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Test gods : Virgin Galactic and the making of a modern astronaut / Schmidle N (Author). - [S.l.] : Henry Holt and Co., 2021. - xii, 333 p.: ill. 23 cm.
Include bibliographical references. - ISBN 978-1-250-22975-5.
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In the spirit of The Right Stuff, updated for the 21st century,Test Gods is an epic story about extreme bravery and sacrifice, about the thin line between lunacy and genius. Most of all, it is a story about the pursuit of meaning in our lives--and the fulfillment of our dreams.
Working from exclusive inside reporting,New Yorker writer Nicholas Schmidle tells the remarkable story of the test pilots, engineers, and visionaries behind Virgin Galactic's campaign to build a space tourism company. Schmidle follows a handful of characters--Mark Stucky, Virgin's lead test pilot; Richard Branson, the eccentric billionaire funding the venture; Mike Moses, the grounded, unflappable president; Mike Alsbury, the test pilot killed in a fatal crash; and others--through personal and professional dramas, in pursuit of theircollective goal: to make space tourism a reality.
The view from space : NASA's evolving struggle to understand our home planet / Leshner R (Author); Hogan T (Author). - [S.l.] : University Press of Kansas, 2019. - xi, 249 p.: 23 cm.
Include bibliographical references and index. - ISBN 978-0-7006-2832-2.
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In 1990, NASA began developing Mission to Planet Earth (MTPE), an initiative aimed at using satellites to study the planet's environment from space. With the Earth Observing System (EOS) as its technological cornerstone, MTPE's main goal was to better understand fundamental processes such as climate change. The View from Space tells the remarkable story of this unprecedented convergence of science, technology, and policy in one of the most significant "Big Science" programs in human history.
Leadership moments from NASA : achieving the impossible / Williams D (Author); Howell E (Author). - [S.l.] : ECW Press, 2021. - xv, 310 p.: 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references. - ISBN 978-1-77041-604-8.
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The NASA way: lessons on leadership, teamwork, and corporate culture. How does NASA take on seemingly insurmountable challenges, recover from tragedy and continue to attract the best and brightest talent?
Space exploration is as much a story of leadership and teamwork as it is a story of exploration and discovery. Leadership Moments from NASA delves into the culture of the famed organization and examines the leadership styles and insights of NASA senior executives spanning five decades of human spaceflight to share the lessons they learned from critical moments. How did they prioritize? How did they resolve differences? How did they decide what to do when no one had done it before? How did they build highly competent teams? How did they build organizational resilience? How did they fight complacency and rebuild a culture of safety and innovation?
Through the use of NASA oral histories and interviews, this book shows how NASA recovered from tragedy and adversity, and how it developed a culture of competency that continues to attract the best and brightest.An introduction to the spaceport industry
An introduction to the spaceport industry : runways to space / Tinoco J (Author); Yu C (Author); Howard D (Author); Stilwell R (Author). - Milton : Routledge, 2020. - xv, 218 p.: ill. 10 cm.
Includes bibliographical references. - ISBN 978-0-8153-4887-0.
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"This book provides a contemporary look at spaceports, not only from relevant technological drivers, policies, and legal perspectives, but also from impacts associated with airspace use and aviation stakeholders; economic, business, financial, and environmental considerations; issues facing airports transitioning to air and space ports; as well as spaceport planning. Through case and event studies, research and analysis, along with information obtained through professional experience, this book provides an overview of the many benefits, unique challenges, and issues facing commercial spaceports and spaceport operators. Each chapter is a stand-alone key topic such that the reader can focus on the most compelling issues relevant for him/her or can view the book as an integrated whole for a full perspective. While examples and case studies come largely from the United States, the reader can draw conclusions that are independent of country and situation. Also, information on other nation state policies, advancements, and endeavors, among other topics, is provided to give a global perspective, further expanding the relevancy and benefits of the book to both the domestic and international audiences An Introduction to the Spaceport Industry: Runways to Space fills a gap in the literature, providing students, professors and researchers with deep insights into the fast-growing commercial spaceport industry"--
Earth and space 2021 : materials, structures, dynamics, and control in extreme environments / van Susante P (Author); Roberts A (Author). - [S.l.] : American Society of Civil Engineers, 2021. - 1 online resource: .
- ISBN 978-0-7844-8338-1.
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This collection contains 55 peer-reviewed papers on multidisciplinary approaches to engineering in extreme environments presented at the 17th Biennial International Conference on Engineering, Science, Construction, and Operations in Challenging Environments, held virtually April 19–23, 2021. Topics include: advanced materials and designs for aerospace structures; terrestrial structures under extreme environments; dynamics, controls, and smart structures; and health monitoring and sensors.
Space robotics / Wang Y (Author). - Singapore : Springer, 2021. - xvii, 363 p.: ill. 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references. - ISBN 978-981-1549014--.
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Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of professional theories in the field of space robots, and will find an initial introduction to the engineering processes involved in developing space robots. Rapid advances in technologies such as the Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, and Artificial Intelligence have also produced profound changes in space robots. With the continuous expansion of human exploration of the universe, it is imperative for space robots to be capable of sharing knowledge, working collaboratively, and becoming more and more intelligent so as to optimize the utilization of space resources. For on-orbit robots that perform service tasks such as spacecraft assembly and maintenance, as well as exploration robots that carry out research tasks on planetary surfaces, the rational integration into a network system can greatly improve their capabilities in connection with executing outer space tasks, such as information gathering and utilization, independent decision-making and planning, risk avoidance, and reliability, while also significantly reducing resource consumption for the system as a whole.Technologies for deep space exploration
Technologies for deep space exploration / Sun Z (Author). - Singapore : Springer, 2021. - xviii, 617 p.: ill. 24 cm.
- ISBN 978-981-1547935--.
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This book offers readers essential insights into system design for deep space probes and describes key aspects such as system design, orbit design, telecommunication, GNC, thermal control, propulsion, aerobraking and scientific payload. Each chapter includes the basic principles, requirements analysis, procedures, equations and diagrams, as well as practical examples that will help readers to understand the research on each technology and the major concerns when it comes to developing deep space probes.
Cosmic careers : exploring the universe of opportunities in the space industries / / Browne A (Author); Karinch M (Author). - New York, NY : HarperCollins Leadership, 2021. - xix, 234 p.: ill. 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index. - ISBN 978-1-4002-2093-9.
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"For space enthusiasts, as well as anyone else looking for next generation business opportunities, the careers, companies, and opportunities outlined in this book will help make your cosmic dreams a down-to-earth reality"--Exploring the Martian moons : a human mission to Deimos and Phobos / / von Ehrenfried M (Author). - [S.l.] : Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017. - xvi, 255 p.: col. ill 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index. - ISBN 783319526997.
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This book explores the once popular idea of 'Flexible Path' in terms of Mars, a strategy that would focus on a manned orbital mission to Mars's moons rather than the more risky, expensive and time-consuming trip to land humans on the Martian surface. While currently still not the most popular idea, this mission would take advantage of the operational, scientific and engineering lessons to be learned from going to Mars's moons first. Unlike a trip to the planet's surface, an orbital mission avoids the dangers of the deep gravity well of Mars and a very long stay on the surface. This is analogous to Apollo 8 and 10, which preceded the landing on the Moon of Apollo 11. Furthermore, a Mars orbital mission could be achieved at least five years, possibly 10 before a landing mission. Nor would an orbital mission require all of the extra vehicles, equipment and supplies needed for a landing and a stay on the planet for over a year. The cost difference between the two types of missions is in the order of tens of billions of dollars. An orbital mission to Deimos and Phobos would provide an early opportunity to acquire scientific knowledge of the moons and Mars as well, since some of the regolith is presumed to be soil ejected from Mars. It may also offer the opportunity to deploy scientific instruments on the moons which would aid subsequent missions. It would provide early operational experience in the Mars environment without the risk of a landing. The author convincingly argues this experience would enhance the probability of a safe and successful Mars landing by NASA at a later date, and lays out the best way to approach an orbital mission in great detail. Combining path-breaking science with achievable goals on a fast timetable, this approach is the best of both worlds--and our best path to reaching Mars safely in the future.
CubeSat handbook : from mission design to operations / Cappelletti C (Editor); Battistini S (Editor); Malphrus B (Editor). - [S.l.] : Academic Press, 2021. - xxviii, 469 p.: ill. 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index. - ISBN 978-0-12-817884-3.
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This book covers topics such as standard interfaces, on-board & ground software, industry standards in terms of control algorithms and sub-systems, systems engineering, standards for AITV (assembly, integration, testing and validation) activities, and launch regulations. This comprehensive resource provides all the information needed for engineers and developers in industry and academia to successfully design and launch a CubeSat mission. Provides an overview on all aspects that a CubeSat developer needs to analyze during mission design and its realizationFeatures practical examples on how to design and deal with possible issues during a CubeSat missionCovers new developments and technologies, including ThinSats and PocketQubeSats
Space sustainability : the economics of space debris in perspective - Paris : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), 2020. - 1 online resource (63 p.): .
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This paper explores selected long-term sustainability issues related to increasing activities in outer space, with a particular focus on the economics of space debris. It reviews trends of selected space sustainability issues and discusses a range of possible policy actions. A notable policy response would be to strengthen space situational awareness systems and data reporting structures, while addressing operator compliance behavior at both the national and international levels. Adequately addressing these challenges will require a reinforced coordinated international approach, in addition to increased collaboration with the private sector.
Access online : https://www.oecd.org/environment/space-sustainability-a339de43-en.htmSpace nuclear propulsion for human Mars exploration
Space nuclear propulsion for human Mars exploration : consensus study report - Washington : The National Academies Press, 2021. - 1 online resource (104 p.): 24 cm.
- ISBN 978-0-309-68480-4.
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Space Nuclear Propulsion for Human Mars Exploration identifies primary technical and programmatic challenges, merits, and risks for developing and demonstrating space nuclear propulsion technologies of interest to future exploration missions. This report presents key milestones and a top-level development and demonstration roadmap for performance nuclear thermal propulsion and nuclear electric propulsion systems and identifies missions that could be enabled by successful development of each technology.
Access online : https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25977/space-nuclear-propulsion-for-human-mars-exploration
