International Space Station Manual: An insight into the history, development, collaboration, production and role of the permanently manned earth-orbiting complex (Owners' Workshop Manual) - Hardcover

David Baker

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 085733218X ISBN 13: 9780857332189

Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd, 2012

Synopsis

The International Space Station (ISS) is a permanently manned earth-orbiting complex where astronauts carry out research into a wide range of scientific activities. It comprises modules built in the USA, Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada. Author David Baker examines how the ISS was built, the logistics modules and freighters operated by its user nations, how the ISS works as an integrated facility, life on board, what the ISS does, the research carried out and who benefits.

About this title

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Review:

An excellent information source for project work as well as being a good browsable reading book. (The School Librarian)

Just what is it like living on board the International Space Station? Well, now you can find out in this fascinating book ... illustrations have a really key role in this book - they are technically accurate and provide true representations of the mechanics, modules and equipment on board the ISS. (Parents In Touch)

About this edition

• Publisher: J H Haynes & Co Ltd
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 085733218X
• ISBN 13: 9780857332189
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 176