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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
Space and Planetary Environment Criteria Guidelines for Use in Space Vehicle Development, 1971 Revision
Space and Planetary Environment Criteria Guidelines for Use in Space Vehicle Development 1977 Revision
Author: NASA Technical Memorandum
Author: Structural Design Criteria Applicable to a Space Shuttle
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Reusable space vehicles
Languages : en
Pages : 112
Book Description
NASA Technical Note
Author: Space and Planetary Environment Criteria Guidelines for Use in Space Vehicle Development
Author: George Stephen WestPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Planets
Languages : en
Pages : 450
Book Description
Space and Planetary Environment Criteria Guidelines for Use in Space Vehicle Development
Author: Robert Lee SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Launch vehicles (Astronautics).
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Space and Planetary Environment Criteria Guidelines for Use in Space Vehicle Development, 1982 Revision, Volume 2
Author: NASA Technical Paper
Author: The Hubble Space Telescope
Author: David J. ShaylerPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1493928279
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 438
Book Description
The highly successful Hubble Space Telescope was meant to change our view and understanding of the universe. Within weeks of its launch in 1990, however, the space community was shocked to find out that the primary mirror of the telescope was flawed. It was only the skills of scientists and engineers on the ground and the daring talents of astronauts sent to service the telescope in December 1993 that saved the mission. For over two decades NASA had developed the capabilities to service a payload in orbit. This involved numerous studies and the creation of a ground-based infrastructure to support the challenging missions. Unique tools and EVA hardware supported the skills developed in crew training that then enabled astronauts to complete a demanding series of spacewalks. Drawing upon first hand interviews with those closely involved in the project over thirty years ago this story explains the development of the servicing mission concept and the hurdles that had to be overcome to not only launch the telescope but also to mount the first servicing mission – a mission that restored the telescope to full working order three years after its launch, saved the reputation of NASA, and truly opened a new age in understanding of our place in space. This is not just a tale of space age technology, astronauts and astronomy. It is also a story of an audacious scientific vision, and the human ingenuity and determination to overcome all obstacles to make it possible. Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success is a story of an international partnership, dedicated teamwork and a perfect blend of human and robotic space operations that will inspire people of all ages. The subsequent servicing missions that enabled the telescope to continue its scientific program beyond its 25th year in orbit are described in a companion volume Enhancing Hubble’s Vision: Servicing a National Treasure.