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Language: English
Published by American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Reston, 2015
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Paperback. Launching Into Commercial Space chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching innovation into tomorrow. With the door closed on the Space Shuttle-era, the revolutionary commercial Space Billionaires of the 21st century are opening a new door. This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of space travel services for all.Features the history, accomplishments, and future endeavors of:Paul Allen, Stratolaunch SystemsJeff Bezos, Blue OriginRobert Bigelow, Bigelow AerospaceSir Richard Branson, Virgin GalacticJohn Carmack, Armadillo AerospaceElon Musk, Space XFocuses on the companies expanding their commercial space activities, including:BoeingLockheed MartinNorthrop GrummanOrbital Science ATKSierra Nevada CorporationSpace XStratolauncherVirgin Galactic Chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching innovation into tomorrow. This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of space travel services for all. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Launching Into Commercial Space (Paperback)
- Author
- Peter Marshall
- Publisher
- American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics, Reston
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1624102581
- ISBN 13
- 9781624102585
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About the Author
Peter Marshall worked for BBC radio and television news before becoming general manager of Visnews. He also served as President of Keystone Communications. A pioneer in the use of satellites for TV news coverage and distribution, he helped create the Broadcast Services Division of the inter-governmental body INTELSAT. Marshall is a past Chairman of the Royal Television Society in the U.K. and past President of the Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI). He is a member of the board of the Arthur C. Clarke Foundation, a writer, and consultant. He has collaborated with Joseph Pelton on five books and major research projects.
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