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Linking the Space Shuttle and Space Stations: Early Docking Technologies from Concept to Implementation
David J. Shayler
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Description for Linking the Space Shuttle and Space Stations: Early Docking Technologies from Concept to Implementation
Paperback. Series: Springer-Praxis Books. Num Pages: 290 pages, 70 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HBJ; TBD; TRP; TTDS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 168. .
How could the newly authorized space shuttle help in the U.S. quest to build a large research station in Earth orbit? As a means of transporting goods, the shuttle could help supply the parts to the station. But how would the two entitles be physically linked? Docking technologies had to constantly evolve as the designs of the early space stations changed. It was hoped the shuttle would make missions to the Russian Salyut and American Skylab stations, but thesewere postponed until the Mir station became available, while plans for getting a new U. S. space station underway were stalled. ... Read more
How could the newly authorized space shuttle help in the U.S. quest to build a large research station in Earth orbit? As a means of transporting goods, the shuttle could help supply the parts to the station. But how would the two entitles be physically linked? Docking technologies had to constantly evolve as the designs of the early space stations changed. It was hoped the shuttle would make missions to the Russian Salyut and American Skylab stations, but thesewere postponed until the Mir station became available, while plans for getting a new U. S. space station underway were stalled. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
Springer-Praxis Books
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319497686
SKU
V9783319497686
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About David J. Shayler
Dave Shayler has been following the shuttle operational story for over 30 years and in particular aspects of its relationship with space stations. He has presented numerous papers on the topic and has authored series of articles published by the BIS in support of this outreach program and research. This work includes: * 1991: The proposed USSR ... Read more
Reviews for Linking the Space Shuttle and Space Stations: Early Docking Technologies from Concept to Implementation
Shayler's narrative approach sheds light on a key period in space exploration; the many interviews with Shuttle-Mir astronauts, along with photographs and diagrams throughout, help make this volume especially accessible and engaging. Interesting reading for space enthusiasts. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and general readers. (J. Z. Kiss, Choice, Vol. 55 (9), May, 2018)