NASA Space Shuttle Manual: An Insight Into the Design, Construction and Operation of the NASA Space Shuttle (Owner's Workshop Manual) - Hardcover

David Baker

 
9781844258666: NASA Space Shuttle Manual: An Insight Into the Design, Construction and Operation of the NASA Space Shuttle (Owner's Workshop Manual)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1844258661 ISBN 13: 9781844258666
Publisher: Haynes Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle s internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. Detailed how it works Haynes Manual treatment. A fascinating insight into the design, construction and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle. Expert author who has worked on the Apollo and Shuttle space programmes. Fully illustrated with NASA photographs and drawings. Publication will be at the closure of the Space Shuttle story as the final flight is expected in late 2010.

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About the Author

David Baker joined the US space programme during the Apollo years and later worked on the development of NASA s Shuttle. He has written widely on spaceflight technology and is editor of Aviation News.

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Publisher
Haynes Publishing
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1844258661
ISBN 13 
9781844258666
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
200