The International Handbook of Space Technology

The International Handbook of Space Technology

This comprehensive handbook provides an overview of space technology and a holistic understanding of the system-of-systems that is a modern spacecraft. With a foreword by Elon Musk, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, and contributions from globally leading agency experts from NASA, ESA, JAXA, and CNES, as well...

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Published in:Springer eBooks
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Macdonald, Malcolm (Editor), Badescu, Viorel (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
Series:Springer Praxis Books
Subjects:
engineering.
Astrophysics.
Astronautics.
System safety.
Engineering.
Aerospace Technology and Astronautics.
Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.
Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space.
Quality Control, Reliability, Safety and Risk.
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-41101-4
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Applications of Space Technology
  • Fundamentals of Space Exploration
  • Fundamentals of Space Exploration
  • Launch Systems
  • Structure, Mechanisms and Deployables
  • Power
  • Propulsion
  • Altitude Determination, Guidance and Navigation Control
  • Thermal and Radiation
  • Telemetry, Tracking and Command
  • Command and Data Handling
  • Spacecraft Computer Systems
  • Software
  • Biological Life Support
  • Descent and Landing Systems
  • Mission Operations
  • Payload Design and Sizing
  • Spacecraft Manufacturing, Testing & Reliability
  • Cost
  • Legal and Regulatory Requirements
  • Project and Quality Management
  • Mission and System Design
  • Appendices.

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