Rocket Science (Apogee Books Space Series) - Softcover

Zaehringer, Alfred; Whitfield, Steve

 
9781894959865: Rocket Science (Apogee Books Space Series)

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The story of rocket science told from the perspective of one of the most important scientists in the field, this book begins with a short history of the birth of rocketry and explains the physics behind using rockets to fly in space. It includes a thorough discussion of the politics and economics of space flight, provides a detailed catalog of the uses of the reaction rocket for space travel, and examines new proposals and technologies for future endeavors in space.

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Alfred Zaehringer is a former engineer for the Apollo and Saturn space programs and has worked extensively on rocket systems for high-profile aerospace programs such as Lockheed Martin and LTV Aerospace. He is a member of the National Space Society and the British Interplanetary Society. He lives in Troy, Michigan. Steve Whitfield is a veteran of the computer electronics and aerospace industries and currently works as a technical and science editor. He lives in Burlington, Ontario.

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ISBN 10:  1894959094 ISBN 13:  9781894959094
Verlag: Apogee Books, 2004
Softcover