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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
€ 41.99€ 36.27
€ 41.99
€ 36.27
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 There are many previously unpublished photographs of the USSR's so called "missing" candidates.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€ 41.63
€ 48.99
€ 41.63
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
€ 131.82
€ 131.82
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
€ 382.35
€ 382.35
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
€ 203.24
€ 203.24
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
€ 254.93
€ 254.93
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
€ 254.71
€ 254.71
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
€ 203.00
€ 203.00
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
€ 200.93
€ 200.93
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
€ 256.57
€ 256.57
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
€ 195.16
€ 195.16
Fault Detection and Fault-tolerant Control Using Sliding Modes
Alwi, Halim; Edwards, Christopher; Pin Tan, C...
Hardback. With case studies illustrating the use of sliding-mode methods in aeronautical systems, this is the first text setting out the latest developments in the field. It introduces the basic concepts before moving on to describe the applications of sliding modes. Series: Advances in Industrial Control. Num Pages: 368 pages, 4 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: TJFM; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857296498
- ISBN
- 9780857296498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.88
€ 195.88
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
€ 127.97
€ 127.97
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
€ 150.28
€ 150.28
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
€ 69.34
€ 69.34
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
€ 47.69
€ 47.69
Paperback. An examination of American space policy in the 12 years after World War II and in particular of the reaction provoked by the launching of the first Sputnik satellite in 1957. In the author's opinion the truth of what occurred in this period has been clouded by confusion and misinformation. Series: Studies in Military and Strategic History. Num Pages: 303 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBAH; JPS; TTDS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 394.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1991
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 303
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349119837
- ISBN
- 9781349119837
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.58
€ 66.58
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
€ 130.94
€ 130.94
Hardback. Presents many transistor circuits and building blocks associated with power electronics in general, and examines the major subsystem components for solar-based spacecraft power systems. This book introduces the technique and concept of 'continuity of states' for nonlinear circuits handling power transfer under cyclic excitation. Num Pages: 218 pages, biography. BIC Classification: TJFC; TJFM1; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402072611
- ISBN
- 9781402072611
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.52
€ 198.52
The Earth's Plasmasphere. A Cluster and Image Perspective.
. Ed(S): Darrouzet, Fabien; de Keyser, Johan;...
hardcover. This up-to-date review of plasmaspheric science discusses current observations from both NASA and ESA spacecraft findings. The innovative techniques discussed offer readers an overview of the highly structured plasma, sculpted by complex electromagnetic fields. Editor(s): Darrouzet, Fabien; De Keyser, Johan; Pierrard, Viviane. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PHFP; PHVG; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 160 x 25. Weight in Grams: 654.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2009th Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441913227
- ISBN
- 9781441913227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 228.65
€ 228.65