Understanding Space : An Introduction to Astronautics

Sellers, Jerry Jon; Astore, William J.; Giffen, Robert B.; Larson, Wiley J; Sellers, Jerry; Astore, William; Giffen, Robert; Larson, Wiley

ISBN 10: 0072943645 / ISBN 13: 9780072943641

Published by McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing, 2003

Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges. Seller Inventory # DBV.0072943645.VG

Synopsis:

This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

Review: An excellent primer for the serious space enthusiast. The reader will need more than a passing familiarity with algebraic concepts, but this book is written in textbook format -- what the heck, it IS a textbook! If anyone ever planned to launch a satellite from their own backyard, this is the book that will guide them. Want to be an engineer-physicist? Want to be an astronaut? This is the book for you

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Space : An Introduction to ...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: very_good
Edition: 2nd Edition