LSC Aerospace Science (Nasa Version)

1st Edition

By Jerry Sellers , William Astore , Robert Giffen

Publication Date: Jul 23, 2003

ISBN:0072952598 / 9780072952599

Language: English

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Imprint: Learning Solutions Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Dimensions: 10.3 X 8.4 Inches (US)

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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.

Chapter 1: Space in Our Lives
Chapter 2: Exploring Space
Chapter 3: The Space Environment
Chapter 4: Understanding Orbits
Chapter 5: Describing Orbits
Chapter 6: Maneuvering in Space
Chapter 7: Interplanetary Travel
Chapter 8: Real Orbits and Ballistic Missiles
Chapter 9: Getting to Orbit
Chapter 10: Returning from Space: Re-entry
Chapter 11: Space Systems Engineering
Chapter 12: Space Vehicle Control Systems
Chapter 13: Spacecraft Subsystems
Chapter 14: Rockets and Launch Vehicles
Chapter 15: Space Operations
Chapter 16: Using Space
Appendix A: Math Review
Appendix B: Units and Constants
Appendix C: Solar and Planetary Data