Author: Air & Space Magazine
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588344878
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions; this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts’ own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spirit—that of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfection—continues to inspire.
Space Shuttle 1981-2011
Author: Air & Space Magazine
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588344878
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions; this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts’ own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spirit—that of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfection—continues to inspire.
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
ISBN: 1588344878
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions; this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts’ own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spirit—that of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfection—continues to inspire.
DEVM SPACE SHUTTLE
Author: Heppenheimer Ta
Publisher: Smithsonian
ISBN: 9781588340092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Smithsonian
ISBN: 9781588340092
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Space Shuttle Missions Summary (NASA/TM-2011-216142)
Author: Robert D. Legler
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN: 9781782662235
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Full color publication. This document has been produced and updated over a 21-year period. It is intended to be a handy reference document, basically one page per flight, and care has been exercised to make it as error-free as possible. This document is basically "as flown" data and has been compiled from many sources including flight logs, flight rules, flight anomaly logs, mod flight descent summary, post flight analysis of mps propellants, FDRD, FRD, SODB, and the MER shuttle flight data and inflight anomaly list. Orbit distance traveled is taken from the PAO mission statistics.
Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
ISBN: 9781782662235
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Full color publication. This document has been produced and updated over a 21-year period. It is intended to be a handy reference document, basically one page per flight, and care has been exercised to make it as error-free as possible. This document is basically "as flown" data and has been compiled from many sources including flight logs, flight rules, flight anomaly logs, mod flight descent summary, post flight analysis of mps propellants, FDRD, FRD, SODB, and the MER shuttle flight data and inflight anomaly list. Orbit distance traveled is taken from the PAO mission statistics.
Wings in Orbit
Author: Wayne Hale
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160887604
Category : Space shuttles
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780160887604
Category : Space shuttles
Languages : en
Pages : 570
Book Description
Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.
NASA Space Shuttle
Author: Piers Bizony
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760370044
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Rare photography and stunning artworks illustrate the history of NASA’s Space Shuttle program from 1981 to 2011, providing an unprecedented look at the missions, equipment, and astronauts.
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760370044
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
Rare photography and stunning artworks illustrate the history of NASA’s Space Shuttle program from 1981 to 2011, providing an unprecedented look at the missions, equipment, and astronauts.
Space Shuttle
Author: Luke Wesley Price
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781453667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays tribute to the five extraordinary orbiters built by NASA: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour, telling their story through extraordinary images from the greatest of NASA's 135 shuttle missions. Beautifully post-processed photographs capture the drama and danger of the hazardous launch sequences and vividly depict the techniques and challenges of mission tasks including space walks, in-flight maintenance work, and docking with the International Space Station. The book also collates the details of every space shuttle mission flown, including launch dates and lists of crew, alongside a gallery of the 135 exquisitely designed mission patches.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781453667
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays tribute to the five extraordinary orbiters built by NASA: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour, telling their story through extraordinary images from the greatest of NASA's 135 shuttle missions. Beautifully post-processed photographs capture the drama and danger of the hazardous launch sequences and vividly depict the techniques and challenges of mission tasks including space walks, in-flight maintenance work, and docking with the International Space Station. The book also collates the details of every space shuttle mission flown, including launch dates and lists of crew, alongside a gallery of the 135 exquisitely designed mission patches.
NASA Space Shuttle Manual
Author: David Baker
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 9780760340769
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 2011. 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.
Publisher: Zenith Press
ISBN: 9780760340769
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
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 2011. 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.
History of the Space Shuttle 1981-2011
Author: Smithsonian Institution
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space shuttles
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Space shuttles
Languages : en
Pages : 103
Book Description
Let's Learn About The Space Shuttle
Author: Keith Tarrier
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
An informative book for children and teens to learn about the historic space shuttle. As mankind's first reusable space vehicle it opened the way for our continued exploration in space. This book has wonderful photos, educational facts and useful information in an easy to read format. The book has links to PDF activity files that can be downloaded and printed out for kids to enjoy and learn from.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 52
Book Description
An informative book for children and teens to learn about the historic space shuttle. As mankind's first reusable space vehicle it opened the way for our continued exploration in space. This book has wonderful photos, educational facts and useful information in an easy to read format. The book has links to PDF activity files that can be downloaded and printed out for kids to enjoy and learn from.
First Fleet
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781942084587
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The photographs in First Fleet serve as a time capsule of a unique time in the history of manned spaceflight.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781942084587
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The photographs in First Fleet serve as a time capsule of a unique time in the history of manned spaceflight.