Understanding space
Subtitle: an introduction to astronautics
By: Jerry Jon Sellers, with contributions by William J. Astore, Robert B. Giffen, Wiley J. Larson ; editor, Douglas Kirkpatrick and Marilyn MvcQuade ; text design by Anita Shute ; illustrated by Dale Gay and Mary Tostanoski
Contributors: Astore, William J., contributor; Giffen, Robert B., contributor; Larson, Wiley J., contributor; Kirkpatrick, Douglas, editor; Shute, Anita; Gay, Dale, illustrator; McQuade, Marilyn., editor; Tostanoski, Mary., illustrator
Edition: Fourth edition.
Series: Space technology series; Space technology series
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 863
ISBN-13: 9780990429944
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Astronautics; Textbooks; Problems, exercises; Exploration; Space flight; Exploration of outer space
Description: The study of astronautics and space missions can appear difficult at times, but our goal with Understanding Space is to bring space down to Earth and de-mystify it, so each reader understands the big picture with confidence. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. 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 the reader 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.