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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
€ 67.58€ 59.12
€ 67.58
€ 59.12
Hardcover. After pioneering this technology and growing the market, COMSAT fell prey to changes in government policy and to its own lack of entrepreneurial talent. The author explores the factors which contributed to this rise and fall of COMSAT. Num Pages: 286 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KNTT; TJKS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 141 x 21. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137396914
- ISBN
- 9781137396914
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.92
€ 128.92
Hardback. Editor(s): Elphic, Richard C.; Russell, Christopher. Num Pages: 133 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 66 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PDDM; PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Birkhauser Verlag AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 133
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319187167
- ISBN
- 9783319187167
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.36
€ 128.36
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
€ 60.89
€ 60.89
Hardback. NASA's Genesis mission, launched on August 8, 2001 is the fifth mission in the Discovery series. This book describes the Genesis mission, the solar wind collector materials, the solar wind concentrator and simulations of its performance, the plasma ion and electron instruments, and more. Editor(s): Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 178 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 471.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 178
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402011252
- ISBN
- 9781402011252
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.03
€ 129.03
Hardcover. Num Pages: 217 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 12 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: LBDA; PDR; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 161 x 219 x 18. Weight in Grams: 416.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137526571
- ISBN
- 9781137526571
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.75
€ 139.75
Hardback. Freja is a joint Swedish and German satellite, launched on October 6, 1992 and orbiting at 600-1750 km, covering the lower part of the auroral acceleration region. This title is about the scientific objectives, instruments and platform itself. It is suitable for space engineers and other researchers interested in space science. Editor(s): Lundin, Rickard. Num Pages: 206 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 14. Weight in Grams: 482.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS; 70:3-4
- Number of pages
- 206
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792333173
- ISBN
- 9780792333173
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.94
€ 132.94
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
€ 48.99€ 41.96
€ 48.99
€ 41.96
The Coming Robot Revolution. Expectations and Fears About Emerging Int...
Bar-Cohen, Yoseph; Hanson, David
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
€ 41.99€ 35.44
€ 41.99
€ 35.44
Hardback. After the catastrophic Ariane-5 accident which destroyed four Cluster spacecraft, European Space Agency Science Programme Committee gave approval to refurbish spare Cluster spacecraft and make it ready for flight. This title covers the objectives of the recovery mission, ground systems, ground observation program, and theory and modelling efforts. Editor(s): Escoubet, C. P.; Schmidt, R. (ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands); Russell, Christopher T. Num Pages: 658 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 37. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- Reprinted from SPACE SCIENCE REVIEWS, 79:1-2, 199
- Number of pages
- 658
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792344117
- ISBN
- 9780792344117
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.12
€ 257.12
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
€ 221.66
€ 221.66
paperback. Num Pages: 620 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFU; TTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 43. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Edition
- Enlarged
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226346823
- ISBN
- 9780226346823
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.08
€ 30.99
€ 25.08
Paperback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 409 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 40 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 173 x 15. Weight in Grams: 686.
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319076072
- ISBN
- 9783319076072
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.65
€ 77.65
Hardback. Considers the theory and practice of virtual organizations at three levels: the individual, the group, and the corporation. This book looks at different problems that have to be considered in the design and implementation of relevant tools, how information is used or how it is accessed, created, communicated, and reused once again. Num Pages: 164 pages, biography. BIC Classification: KJU; TTD; UT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402017322
- ISBN
- 9781402017322
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.96
€ 130.96
Paperback. Editor(s): Peabody, Earl M. Num Pages: 87 pages, charts & illus. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 6. Weight in Grams: 166.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 87
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607410065
- ISBN
- 9781607410065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.33€ 51.68
€ 72.33
€ 51.68
paperback. Just how harsh is the space environment into which you thrust your DIY satellite? We look at what conditions your satellite must endure, how to test your satellite, and what launch, ground and orbit support you will need. Num Pages: 90 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 217 x 142 x 6. Weight in Grams: 130.
- Publisher
- O´Reilly Media United States
- Number of pages
- 90
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781449310622
- ISBN
- 9781449310622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 7.91
€ 7.91
Hardback. Series: Springer Geochemistry/mineralogy. Num Pages: 272 pages, 151 black & white illustrations, 17 colour illustrations, 17 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; PHFC; PHVB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 629.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783662484777
- ISBN
- 9783662484777
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.10
€ 72.10
Hardcover. This text is designed for teaching structural analysis of aerospace structures. It can be used for third and fourth year students in aerospace engineering as well as first and second year graduate students in aerospace and mechanical engineering. Series: Solid Mechanics and its Applications. Num Pages: 965 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGB; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 165 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1730.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 966
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789048125159
- ISBN
- 9789048125159
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 109.95
€ 109.95
Paperback. The weird and wonderful life of John Whiteside Parsons - a pioneering rocket scientist who also delved into the occult Num Pages: 368 pages, 8. BIC Classification: BG; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 27. Weight in Grams: 296.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780753820650
- ISBN
- 9780753820650
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.61
€ 14.99
€ 12.61
paperback. Num Pages: 650 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JW; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 37. Weight in Grams: 818.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 1987
- Number of pages
- 650
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349086177
- ISBN
- 9781349086177
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 69.35
€ 69.35