Synopsis
Rethinking the space station: costs, rationale, and a new, smarter design
This nonfiction account covers a congressional hearing on President Clinton’s redesigned space station program. It follows key witnesses from NASA, MIT, the Planetary Society, and the American Physical Society as they discuss why a space station is worth pursuing, how to cut costs, and how to involve international partners. The briefing frames the big questions about value, priorities, and governance for the nation’s space program.
In clear terms, it explains the different design options, the challenges of budgeting billions for space exploration, and how changes in management and partnerships could shape future work in space science and technology. The material helps readers understand the debate between maintaining momentum on a complex project and pursuing more cost-effective, collaborative approaches.
- Understand the core questions: why build a space station and what it should achieve
- Compare design options and how they affect cost, schedule, and capabilities
- Learn how management changes and international cooperation could reduce risk and expense
- See how lawmakers, NASA, and scientists weigh priorities for space science, exploration, and technology
Ideal for readers of policy analysis, space policy history, and those curious about how large science programs are planned and funded.
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Redesigned Space Station Program (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book features a gripping debate about the necessity of continuing with the redesigned Space Station program. It captures a pivotal moment when the U.S. Senate was tasked with making a critical decision that would shape the future of space exploration. The book delves into the fundamental question of whether the space station is worth the substantial investment, exploring its potential for scientific advancements and technological breakthroughs. The author presents diverse perspectives from experts in the scientific community, including NASA administrators, scientists, and engineers, offering a comprehensive analysis of the arguments for and against the project. Ultimately, the book underscores the significance of carefully weighing national priorities and assessing the long-term benefits of ambitious scientific endeavors. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332243945_0
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Redesigned Space Station Program Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and First Session, July 1, 1993 Classic Reprint
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332243945
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Redesigned Space Station Program Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and First Session, July 1, 1993 Classic Reprint
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332243945
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