This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

Understanding Space : An Introduction to Astronautics

Science & Math

Larson, Wiley J.

Sellers, Jerry

Astore, William

Giffen, Robert

Larson, Wiley

Sellers, Jerry Jon

Astore, William J.

Giffen, Robert B.

Astronomy & Space Science

McGraw-Hill/Primis Custom Publishing

Written to bring space down to Earth for a broader audience, Aerospace Science: The Exploration of Space explains the concepts and examples of spaceflight, space vehicles, launch systems, and space operations. The authors hope to inspire students just like they themselves are inspired by the thousands of people who’ve explored space. The book includes a CD-ROM of invaluable additional material, supplementing the text and providing students with even more background and insight on the various roles, complexities, and rewards of space travel.

LSC :Nasa Version Exploration of Space Text (Space Technology (McGraw-Hill))

Learning Solutions

Aerospace Science 2e

Understanding Space provides an excellent in-depth explanation of astronautic principles making it a must-have for undergrad aerospace students. This is an introductory text in astronautics designed for managers and young engineers new to the space field. The study of astronautics and space missions can appear difficult at times, but our goal is to bring space down to Earth and de-mystify it, so each reader understands the big picture with confidence. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

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Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

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