International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems - Softcover

Steven J. Isakowitz (author), Joshua Hopkins (author) & Joseph P. Hopkins (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 156347591X ISBN 13: 9781563475917

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2003

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Synopsis

A reference with details on launch programs in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Israel, Japan, Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. Packed with illustrations and figures, this edition has updated, expanded, and standardized performance data. New Features: New systems included are Angara, Beal's BA-2, Delta III and IV, H-IIA, VLS, LeoLink, Minotaur, Soyuz 2, Strela, Proton M, Atlas III and V, Dnepr, Kistler's K-1, Shtil, with details on Sea Launch using the Zenit vehicle. Updated flight records with added details (e.g. payload mass, delivery orbit, manifest type). More detailed failure descriptions. Reorganized alphabetically by system to reflect the international cooperation in vehicle development, marketing, and operation. SI units used throughout. There is a chapter on spaceports, with detailed maps. Standard sections describe each of the launch systems in detail, including: one-page vehicle summaries, cost, availability, performance graphs for a variety of orbits, flight history and failure descriptions, vehicle design and technical data, payload accommodations, production and launch operations, and vehicle history.

About the Author

Joseph Hopkins is an inspiring author that writes children's stories based on personal experiences. He has two beautiful daughters, Dotty and Betty, who are often a big influence on his work. His aim is to provide fun, enjoyable and heartwarming stories to be enjoyed by families together.

Edition details

• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 156347591X
• ISBN 13: 9781563475917
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 550