{"product_id":"9781600867019","title":"Handbook of Space Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwenty years since the first edition was published in the German language, and just over fifty years since the launch of the Earth’s first ever artificial satellite Sputnik 1, this third edition of the \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHandbook of Space Technology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e presents in fully integrated colour a detailed insight into the fascinating world of space for the first time in the English language. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthored by over 70 leading experts from universities, research institutions and the space industry, this comprehensive handbook describes the processes and methodologies behind the development, construction, operation and utilization of space systems, presenting the profound changes that have occurred in recent years in the engineering, materials, processes and even politics associated with space technologies and utilization. The individual chapters are self-contained, enabling the reader to gain a quick and reliable overview of a selected field; an extensive reference and keyword list helps those who wish to deepen their understanding of individual topics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing superb, full colour illustrations and photography throughout, this interdisciplinary reference contains practical, hands-on engineering and planning information that will be invaluable to those on a career path within space technology, or simply for those of us who’d like to know more about this fascinating industry. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMain section headings include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e (historical overview, space missions)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e (orbital mechanics, aerothermodynamics\/ reentry, space debris)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaunch Vehicles\u003c\/b\u003e (staged technologies, propulsion systems, launch infrastructure)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace Vehicle Subsystems\u003c\/b\u003e (structure, energy supply, thermal controls, attitude control, communication)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAspects of Human Flight\u003c\/b\u003e (man in space, life support systems, rendezvous and docking)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMission Operations\u003c\/b\u003e (satellite operation, control center, ground station network)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUtilization of Space\u003c\/b\u003e (Earth observation, communication navigation, space astronomy, material sciences, space medicine, robotics)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConfiguration and Design of a Space Vehicle\u003c\/b\u003e (mission concept, system concept, environmental simulation, system design, Galileo satellites)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManagement of Space Missions\u003c\/b\u003e (project management, quality management, cost management, space law)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"American Institute of Aeronautics \u0026 Astronautics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058264490224,"sku":"9781600867019","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781600867019_p0.jpg?v=1763812296","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781600867019","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}