Written by a former Aerodynamics Officer on the space shuttle program, this book provides a complete overview of the "new" U. S. space program, which has changed considerably over the past 50 years.The future of space exploration has become increasingly dependent on other countries and private enterprise. Can private enterprise fill NASA's shoes and provide the same expertise, safety measures and lessons learned? In order to tell this story, it is important to understand the politics of space as well as the dangers, why it is so difficult to explore and utilize the resources of space. Some past and recent triumphs and failures will be discussed, pointing the way to a successful space policy that includes taking risks but also learning how to mitigate them.
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Written by a former Aerodynamics Officer on the space shuttle program, this book provides a complete overview of the "new" U. space program, which has changed considerably over the past 50 years.The future of space exploration has become increasingly dependent on other countries and private enterprise.
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Chapter 1 The New Space Race.- Chapter 2 The Commercial Space Race.- Chapter 3 Mars.- Chapter 4 Why Not Go Back to the Moon?- Chapter 5 The Science and Dangers of Outer Space.- Chapter 6 Politics and the Space Race.- Chapter 7 the Post-Apollo and Space Shuttle Era.- Chapter 8 Politics, the ISS, and Private Enterprise.- Chapter 9 Technological Risks and Accidents.- Chapter 10 New Technologies and Deep Space.- Index
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"A main idea Dawson (Univ. of Washington, Tacoma) explores is that space exploration is important not only to further develop science and technology, but also to 'gain political power.' ... Dawson commences with the present day and fills in the history as it relates to the topic of the chapter. Each chapter also begins with a list of the key words indexed within it. ... Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above; faculty and professionals." (R. I. Saltz, Choice, Vol. 57 (11), July, 2017)"Astonishingly, Linda Dawson was able to compile all this voluminous information on only 195 pages, including all the appropriate high-resolution images, many spectacular ones as they were published worldwide during the particular events. ... The book is highly recommended for decision makers, but also for taxpayers to judge and understand what 'their money' achieved with respect to space exploration, and to keep track of the very complex and difficult decisions we will have to make for our global future." (Joachim J. Kehr, Journal of Space Operations & Communicator, opsjournal.org, Issue 14, 2017)
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9783319388113
Publisert
2016-12-01
Utgiver
Vendor
Springer International Publishing AG
Vekt
3802 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
06, P
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
199

Forfatter

Biographical note

Linda Dawson received her BS in Engineering Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and a Engineering Aeronautics and Astronautics MS from George Washington University at NASA Langley Research Center. She is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Science and Statistics at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Dawson served as Aerodynamics Officer for the Mission Control Center Ascent and Entry Flight Control Teams during the first space shuttle mission. During orbital phases, she served as an advisor on the impact of system failures on the orbiter's re-entry trajectory and configuration. From re-entry through touchdown, she was responsible for monitoring the orbiter's stability and control, advising the crew of any necessary corrective actions. Additionally, she serves on the Education Committee and the Space Committee for the Museum of Flight in Seattle.