The Dictionary of Space Technology

Joseph A. Angelo, Jr.

ISBN 10: 058495011X / ISBN 13: 9780584950113

Edité par Frederick Muller, London England, 1982

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Tiny tear to top edge of front of D/J. Foreword by Edward Gibson. This book explains over 1,500 terms of the Space Shuttle Era, describing not only the space transportation system but also those space exploitation activities,such as space stations and space industrialization projects, which form man's major technological pathway into the 21st century. Here is the one source necessary to understand the technology that not only has excited our imaginations, but also is playing an increasingly important part of our lives. This book includes entries on all phases of modern space technology from the Space Shuttle to the search for extra-solar planets, from the Space Operations Center to the Getaway S[ecial. Each entry explains a technique, concept, project, etc., in a direct conversational style that is understandable to the layman and student yet useful to the scientist and engineer. The over 150 illustrations, many from NASA's latest missions, help explain the more technical entries and offer the reader a look at the exciting world of the future. Illustrated. 380 pp.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Dictionary of Space Technology
• Éditeur: Frederick Muller, London England
• Date de parution: 1982
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 058495011X
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780584950113
• Reliure: Cloth & Boards
• Édition: First Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Very Good
• Catalogues du vendeur:
  • Academic Education Learning Business

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Originally published in 1981, the completely revised and updated second edition of the Dictionary of Space Technology illustrates the advances of the last 20 years and makes accessible nearly every word, concept, and event relating to this branch of science. It guides lay persons and professionals alike through humankind's activities in space, the beginnings of our extraterrestrial society, and the increasingly important role of space sciences in everyday life. Defines more than 1,500 terms, including: science basics; historic events; defence and armed forces terminology; and planetary sciences.

Enhanced by more than 175 photographs and drawings, this Dictionary covers the past, the present and the future of space, space flight, and space technology.