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Paperback. Num Pages: 198 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 400.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
Edition
Pap/Cdr
Number of pages
198
Condition
New
SKU
V9781894959032
ISBN
9781894959032
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.48

Hardback. Mars has captured the human imagination for decades. Since NASA's establishment in 1958, the space agency has looked to Mars as a compelling prize, the one place, beyond the Moon, where robotic and human exploration could converge. This book analyzes the history of the robotic Mars exploration program from its origins to today. Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PDK; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 584.
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781421412795
ISBN
9781421412795
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.01

Paperback. Editor(s): Olivea, Andrew E. Num Pages: 72 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JWG; JWK; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 157 x 6. Weight in Grams: 144.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
72
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613243039
ISBN
9781613243039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 73.34
€ 52.00

Paperback. This book uniquely provides an essential, comprehensive understanding of the space tourism industry. Over half of the book is dedicated to providing for the first time essential training material for private spaceflight participants. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 347 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 19. Weight in Grams: 615.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
347
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387746432
ISBN
9780387746432
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 35.48

Paperback. Although the dream of flying is as old as the human imagination, the notion of rocketing into space may have originated with Chinese gunpowder experiments during the Middle Ages. Rockets as both weapons and entertainment are examined in this engaging history of how human beings acquired the ability to catapult themselves into space. Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight. Num Pages: 264 pages, 29 photographs, 1 illustration. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 145 x 17. Weight in Grams: 378.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Edition
0th edition
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803245211
ISBN
9780803245211
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.15

Hardback. The THEMIS mission aims to resolve space-time ambiguities in key regions of the magnetosphere on a global scale. This volume describes the mission, the instrumentation, and the data derived from them. Editor(s): Burch, James L.; Angelopoulos, Vassilis. Num Pages: 583 pages, biography. BIC Classification: RBP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1089.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
583
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387898193
ISBN
9780387898193
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 188.94

Hardback. Tells the enthralling yet little-known story of the hypersonic X-15, the winged rocket ship that opened the way into human-controlled spaceflight Series: Outward Odyssey: A People's History of Spaceflight Series. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: PDX; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 228 x 38. Weight in Grams: 856.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Edition
0th edition
Number of pages
480
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803228405
ISBN
9780803228405
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 37.45

Hardback.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691139838
ISBN
9780691139838
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PDX; PDZ; TBN; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691176291
ISBN
9780691176291
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.74

Paperback. The breakup of the Space Shuttle Columbia as it reentered Earth's atmosphere on February 1, 2003, reminded the public - and NASA - of the grave risks posed to spacecraft by everything from insulating foam to space debris. This title presents an account of environmental effects that can damage or cause poor performance of orbiting spacecraft. Num Pages: 248 pages, 89 figs. 24 tables. BIC Classification: PHVB; TQ; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 157 x 233 x 15. Weight in Grams: 360.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Edition
Rev Exp
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691102993
ISBN
9780691102993
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 88.74
€ 67.89

Hardback. This stunningly illustrated book describes how NASA is planning a seventh landing on the Moon. The book reveals the very latest strategies for how we'll get to the Moon, what we know today, what we want to find out, and what life on the Moon will be like. Num Pages: 216 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 75 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; PGG; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 289 x 217 x 14. Weight in Grams: 752.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
216
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387938806
ISBN
9780387938806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 35.91

Paperback. To begin to understand this apparent contradiction in terms, we must first understand the exacting nature of space technologies and the concerns of those who create them." Series: New Series in NASA History. Num Pages: 312 pages, 26, 6 black & white halftones, 20 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: TTDS; UKR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 431.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801885426
ISBN
9780801885426
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 30.19

Paperback. NASA's development of the F-1 engine made landing on the moon possible. This book chronicles the history of this amazing engine, from its design and manufacture to its eventual discarding at the conclusion of the Apollo program. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 336 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, 50 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 572.
Publisher
Praxis
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
2008th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387096292
ISBN
9780387096292
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 65.53

Paperback. This fascinating text is aimed at space enthusiasts, professionals working in the space industry, journalists covering space issues and space historians. Here, fifty years after Sputnik, is the definitive book on this subject. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 384 pages, 150 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 665.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387713540
ISBN
9780387713540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.90

Hardback. Presents the science and instruments of NASA'S MESSENGER space mission. This title describes the mission, spacecraft, scientific objectives, and payload. Editor(s): Domingue, D. L.; Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 627 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1099.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
627
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387772110
ISBN
9780387772110
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 126.06

Paperback. This volume details for the first time the construction and occupation of the International Space Station from 2002 through to 2008, when it should reach American "Core Complete". It includes the recent installation of the final piece of U.S. hardware. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 413 pages, 185 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 170 x 23. Weight in Grams: 824.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
413
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387781440
ISBN
9780387781440
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 34.64

Paperback. Provides a picture of how politically important space has become, and what its exploitation might mean for our futures. This book analyses the space programmes of the United States, Russia, China, India and the European Space Agency, and explains how central space has become to issues of war and peace and cooperation between the worlds states. Series: Space Power and Politics. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JPS; TTD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
New Ed
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415399173
ISBN
9780415399173
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 61.12

Paperback. This is a detailed and highly readable account of the history, training and experiences of the first group of twenty cosmonauts selected by the Soviet Union. There are many previously unpublished photographs of the USSR's so called "missing" candidates. Series: Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration. Num Pages: 436 pages, 170 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 169 x 23. Weight in Grams: 854.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Praxis
Edition
2009th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387848235
ISBN
9780387848235
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 39.84

Hardback. This fascinating book discusses the emergence of humanlike robots into our everyday world. It covers the trends, possibilities, and concerns we will all feel with their emergence. State-of-the-art photos and futuristic illustrations are included. Num Pages: 173 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PDR; PDZ; TJFM; TTDS; UYQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
173
Condition
New
SKU
V9780387853482
ISBN
9780387853482
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 33.95

Hardcover. Based on the lunar global Digital Elevation Models (DEM) of Chang E1 (CE1), this book presents CCD stereo image data with digital photogrammetry. The spatial resolution of the DEM is 500m, with horizontal accuracy of 192m and vertical accuracy of 120m. Colorshaded relief maps with contour lines show the lunar topographical characteristics. Num Pages: 247 pages, 220 colour illustrations, 194 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; RGW; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 326 x 254 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1206.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Edition
2nd ed. 2016
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
SKU
V9783662484371
ISBN
9783662484371
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 208.76

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