Understanding Space : An Introduction to Astronautics
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Book Description
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.
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Inside this new second edition, you'll find:
Space missions
History of space
Orbits and interplanetary trajectories
Atmospheric re-entry
Space system engineering
Spacecraft subsystems
Space operations and support
Economics of space
Satellite communications
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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Understanding Space : An Introduction to Astronautics,Jerry Jon Sellers,William J. Astore,Robert B. Giffen,Wiley J Larson,Jerry Sellers,William Astore,Robert Giffen,Wiley Larson,McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing,0072943645,Astronomy - General,Mechanics - Dynamics - Aerodynamics,Science,Science/Mathematics,Science / Astronomy
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