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Paperback. This book traces the development of the European space programme from its pre-1970 beginnings to the prospects for European ventures beyond the year 2000. It looks at the failure of the Europa Rocket programme, and the development of the successful Ariane programme. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 381.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1990
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 247
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349101276
- ISBN
- 9781349101276
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.12
€ 48.12
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
Hardcover. In this remarkable oral history, Slava Gerovitch presents interviews with the men and women who witnessed Soviet space efforts firsthand. Rather than comprising a "master narrative," these fascinating and varied accounts bring to light the often divergent perspectives, experiences, and institutional cultures that defined the Soviet space program. Series: Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology. Num Pages: 319 pages, 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVU; 3JJP; HBTW; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 149 x 21. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137481788
- ISBN
- 9781137481788
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 151.67
€ 151.67
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. A collection of papers concerning fundamental problems in dynamics and control of space robots, focusing on issues relevant to dynamic base/robot interaction. The chapters are organized within three problem areas: dynamics problems, nonholonomic nature problems and control problems. Editor(s): Xu, Yangsheng; Kanade, Takeo. Series: The Springer International Series in Engineering and Computer Science. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM1; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 607.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 285
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792392651
- ISBN
- 9780792392651
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.84
€ 196.84
Protection of Space Materials from the Space Environment
. Ed(S): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Tennyson, Roderic...
Hardback. Proceedings of ICPMSE-4, Fourth International Space Conference, held in Toronto, Canada, April 23-24, 1998 Editor(s): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Tennyson, Roderick C. Series: Space Technology Proceedings (Closed). Num Pages: 359 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 359
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792369813
- ISBN
- 9780792369813
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.82
€ 258.82
Hardback. Addresses the Space Transportation Market from different viewpoints - the users, the launch service providers, the engineers, the lawyers, and various governmental organisations. This book is useful for people involved with rockets and space launchers, whether in industry, government, or academia. Editor(s): Rycroft, Michael J. Series: Space Studies. Num Pages: 331 pages, biography. BIC Classification: GT; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 20. Weight in Grams: 669.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 331
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792367529
- ISBN
- 9780792367529
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.65
€ 202.65
Reducing the Cost of Spacecraft Ground Systems and Operations
. Ed(S): Miau, Jiun-Jih; Holdaway, Richard
Hardback. Features the proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on reducing the cost of spacecraft ground Systems and operations. This book features the papers encompassing the subject areas in mission planning and operation, TT&C systems, mission control centers, and mini and small satellite support. Editor(s): Miau, Jiun-Jih; Holdaway, Richard. Series: Space Technology Proceedings (Closed). Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792361749
- ISBN
- 9780792361749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.64
€ 204.64
Protection of Materials and Structures from the Low Earth Orbit Space ...
. Ed(S): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Tennyson, Roderic...
Hardback. Proceedings of ICPMSE-3, Third International Space Conference, held in Toronto, Canada, April 25-26, 1996 Editor(s): Kleiman, Jacob I.; Tennyson, Roderick C. Series: Space Technology Proceedings (Closed). Num Pages: 262 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 17. Weight in Grams: 565.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 262
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355403
- ISBN
- 9780792355403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.91
€ 256.91
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
Hardback. Offers introduction to space life support systems and artificial ecosystems. This source is suitable for those involved in the life support system design and development process - engineers, scientists, and students - as well as all those who are simply interested in this discipline. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 444 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 829.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 444
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792338895
- ISBN
- 9780792338895
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 204.99
€ 204.99
Hardback. Proceedings of the NATO Advanced Study Institute, Praia da Granja, Portugal, September 6-17, 1993 Editor(s): Culick, F.; Heitor, M. V.; Whitelaw, James H. W. Series: NATO Science Series E:. Num Pages: 572 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TGBN; TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 978.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 572
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792338888
- ISBN
- 9780792338888
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 385.67
€ 385.67
Hardcover. Describes the integral process of developing cost-effective, reliable structures and mechanical products for space programs. This book defines processes, describes methods, and gives examples. It is suitable for system engineers, mechanical designers, stress analysts, dynamics and load analysts, technical leads, and program managers. Editor(s): Sarafin, Thomas P.; Larson, Wiley J. Series: Space Technology Library. Num Pages: 864 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (XV) Technical / Manuals. Dimension: 165 x 243 x 55. Weight in Grams: 1442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 864
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792334767
- ISBN
- 9780792334767
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 514.87
€ 514.87
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
Hardback. The inspiring story of a migrant farmworker turned astronaut Num Pages: 272 pages, Section: 8 pages of colour photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGT; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 159 x 26. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781455522804
- ISBN
- 9781455522804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 28.00€ 26.44
€ 28.00
€ 26.44
Hardcover. When visitors to the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC, walk through the Skylab of 1967-73 they experience the vehicles interior space but learn nothing about the industrial design of the spacecraft nor the designers who created it. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour photos. BIC Classification: PG; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 310 x 290 x 16. Weight in Grams: 1114.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Edition Axel Menges Germany
- Number of pages
- 96
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783930698103
- ISBN
- 9783930698103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.00€ 34.69
€ 42.00
€ 34.69
Hardcover. Num Pages: 158 pages, tables & illus. BIC Classification: TTD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 265 x 184 x 16. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781607411819
- ISBN
- 9781607411819
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.33€ 87.96
€ 114.33
€ 87.96
Paperback. Editor(s): Godwin, Robert. Series: The NASA Mission Reports. Num Pages: 424 pages, colour & b/w photos. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 176 x 24. Weight in Grams: 794.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781896522623
- ISBN
- 9781896522623
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 21.94
€ 27.99
€ 21.94
Hardcover. Num Pages: 280 pages, 8 pages of colour illus. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JPQB; TTDS; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 255 x 183 x 26. Weight in Grams: 700.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Collector's Guide Publishing Canada
- Edition
- Har/DVD
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781894959124
- ISBN
- 9781894959124
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 11.76
€ 14.99
€ 11.76