David john catchpole harland (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Softcover. Zustand: Gut. Gebraucht - Gut Verlagsmängelex., XXI, 395 pp. Creating the International Space Station' will be the first comprehensive review of the historical background, rationale behind, and events leading to the construction and commissioning of the ISS. The authors describe the orbital assembly of the ISS on a flight-by-flight basis, listing all the experiments planned in the various laboratory modules and explain their objectives. They also provide an account of the long-term stresses and strains of building the ISS on the US/Russia relationship, especially after 1997. By offering a comprehensive mix of operational work, microgravity science and future plans, the book should satisfy both the space enthusiast, eager for a detailed review of the missions, and the specialist wishing to read about the science research programme.…

Zustand: gut. 2002. Creating the International Space Station In englischer Sprache. pages.

Softcover. First Edition Springer-Praxis Books in Astronomy and Space Sciences "The greatest engineering project in the history of mankind." Now, for the first time, here is a comprehensive and highly readable account of the creation of the International Space Station. Beginning with a review of the operations that led up to the construction of the ISS - Skylab, Salyut, Mir and the Shuttle - the authors then describe the collaboration between the great space nations that led to the design and building of the ISS. A flight-by-flight description of its orbital assembly conveys the magnitude of the task. Finally, there is a look ahead to the future of the ISS and the possibility of a dream coming true - colonies in space. 395 p. many photos and illustrations very good condition, with a name label of the previous owner.…