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5 books on Space Stations [PDF]
October 03, 2024 | 19 |
Books on space stations are indispensable resources for startups venturing into the complex and innovative field of space habitation and development. These publications cover a wide array of topics, including space station design, life support systems, orbital mechanics, and the unique challenges associated with long-term human habitation in space. For Space Station startups, these books offer essential insights into the engineering principles, operational considerations, and technological advancements required to establish and sustain space stations. They often delve into international collaboration efforts, station module construction, and the utilization of space habitats for scientific research, manufacturing, and other purposes.
1. 50 Things To Know About the International Space Station
2021 by Read, John A.
This book is a captivating exploration for young readers into the intricacies of life in space, with a particular emphasis on international collaboration. It covers a myriad of aspects, revealing how astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrate holidays, enjoy leisure activities like watching movies, navigate sleep routines, communicate with loved ones, partake in daily meals, handle restroom necessities, and much more. Highlighted astronauts include renowned figures like Canadians Chris Hadfield and Julie Payette, the sole Canadian woman to have visited the ISS. Featuring a wealth of vividly illustrated pages showcasing the space station and astronauts in action, the book offers engaging short texts and captions, ensuring an enjoyable browsing experience. Written by John Read, an experienced space educator and bestselling author in young people's astronomy literature, this book delivers an up-to-date and fascinating account of the ongoing marvels of space exploration.
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2. Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space
2018 by Gary Kitmacher, Ron Miller, Robert Pearlman
Delve into the captivating world of space stations, both real and imagined, with "Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space." This visually rich exploration traces the evolution of space stations, from early fictional visions to historical and contemporary programs like Skylab, Mir, and the International Space Station. The book also ventures into the realm of potential large-scale space colonization. Combining an engaging narrative with stunning visuals, it not only showcases the spacecraft themselves but also delves into the human experience aboard these stations. From efficient meal preparation methods to space-based botany experiments, it covers diverse aspects of life in space. The book goes further to highlight cutting-edge developments in government and commercial space stations, including NASA's Deep Space Habitats, Russia's Orbital Technologies Commercial Space Station, and China's Tiangong program. Additionally, it explores the depiction of space stations in popular culture, from children's toys and comic-book spacecraft to science-fiction novels, TV series, and Hollywood movies. "Space Stations" offers a captivating and beautiful history of the concept and reality of space stations, spanning from the nineteenth century to the present day.
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3. Space Stations: Systems and Utilization
2013 by Ernst Messerschmid, Reinhold Bertrand
Armed forces require robust combat machines for terrestrial operations. Tanks and various other military vehicles traverse deserts and race through rugged mountains to accomplish their missions!
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4. The International Space Station: Building for the Future
2008 by John E. Catchpole
This comprehensive book delves into the latest developments in the construction and utilization of the International Space Station (ISS). Picking up where "Creating the International Space Station" left off, this volume meticulously details each flight, unraveling the political intricacies and behind-the-scenes decisions influencing the program. The initial chapters provide historical context, outlining the political history of the ISS and profiling the four partner countries—USA, Russia, ESA, and Brazil. Examining the program's evolution and assessing its initial goals, the narrative navigates through key milestones and culminates with an overview at the conclusion of "Creating the International Space Station." It delves into the ISS Management and Cost Evaluation Task Force's findings, scrutinizes the construction's early phases, explores the aftermath of the STS-107 tragedy, and charts the recovery, overcoming Shuttle fleet grounding. The book concludes with a forward look into the installation of international partner modules and the deployment of European and Japanese robotic cargo vehicles, touching on plans for the Orion spacecraft and Ares-1 launch vehicle. Appendices provide updated hardware descriptions, a complete ISS Flight Log, and a comprehensive ISS Extravehicular Activity Log.
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5. Skylab: America's Space Station
2001 by Shayler David
From May 1973 to February 1974, three astronaut teams shattered the American space endurance record, elevating it from 14 days (set in 1965) to three months aboard the Skylab space station, with missions lasting 28, 59, and 84 days. This accomplishment remained unparalleled by American astronauts for over two decades until the initiation of the NASA Mir missions in 1995. "Skylab: America's Space Station," authored by David Shayler, provides a detailed account of the station's development, ground infrastructure, astronaut training, and the three manned missions. The book covers mission summaries, achievements, results, and the invaluable lessons derived from the Skylab project. Ultimately, the International Space Station stands as Skylab's enduring legacy, as American astronauts continue extended missions circling the Earth.
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1. 50 Things To Know About the International Space Station
2021 by Read, John A.
This book is a captivating exploration for young readers into the intricacies of life in space, with a particular emphasis on international collaboration. It covers a myriad of aspects, revealing how astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) celebrate holidays, enjoy leisure activities like watching movies, navigate sleep routines, communicate with loved ones, partake in daily meals, handle restroom necessities, and much more. Highlighted astronauts include renowned figures like Canadians Chris Hadfield and Julie Payette, the sole Canadian woman to have visited the ISS. Featuring a wealth of vividly illustrated pages showcasing the space station and astronauts in action, the book offers engaging short texts and captions, ensuring an enjoyable browsing experience. Written by John Read, an experienced space educator and bestselling author in young people's astronomy literature, this book delivers an up-to-date and fascinating account of the ongoing marvels of space exploration.
Download PDF
2. Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space
2018 by Gary Kitmacher, Ron Miller, Robert Pearlman
Delve into the captivating world of space stations, both real and imagined, with "Space Stations: The Art, Science, and Reality of Working in Space." This visually rich exploration traces the evolution of space stations, from early fictional visions to historical and contemporary programs like Skylab, Mir, and the International Space Station. The book also ventures into the realm of potential large-scale space colonization. Combining an engaging narrative with stunning visuals, it not only showcases the spacecraft themselves but also delves into the human experience aboard these stations. From efficient meal preparation methods to space-based botany experiments, it covers diverse aspects of life in space. The book goes further to highlight cutting-edge developments in government and commercial space stations, including NASA's Deep Space Habitats, Russia's Orbital Technologies Commercial Space Station, and China's Tiangong program. Additionally, it explores the depiction of space stations in popular culture, from children's toys and comic-book spacecraft to science-fiction novels, TV series, and Hollywood movies. "Space Stations" offers a captivating and beautiful history of the concept and reality of space stations, spanning from the nineteenth century to the present day.
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3. Space Stations: Systems and Utilization
2013 by Ernst Messerschmid, Reinhold Bertrand
Armed forces require robust combat machines for terrestrial operations. Tanks and various other military vehicles traverse deserts and race through rugged mountains to accomplish their missions!
Download PDF
4. The International Space Station: Building for the Future
2008 by John E. Catchpole
This comprehensive book delves into the latest developments in the construction and utilization of the International Space Station (ISS). Picking up where "Creating the International Space Station" left off, this volume meticulously details each flight, unraveling the political intricacies and behind-the-scenes decisions influencing the program. The initial chapters provide historical context, outlining the political history of the ISS and profiling the four partner countries—USA, Russia, ESA, and Brazil. Examining the program's evolution and assessing its initial goals, the narrative navigates through key milestones and culminates with an overview at the conclusion of "Creating the International Space Station." It delves into the ISS Management and Cost Evaluation Task Force's findings, scrutinizes the construction's early phases, explores the aftermath of the STS-107 tragedy, and charts the recovery, overcoming Shuttle fleet grounding. The book concludes with a forward look into the installation of international partner modules and the deployment of European and Japanese robotic cargo vehicles, touching on plans for the Orion spacecraft and Ares-1 launch vehicle. Appendices provide updated hardware descriptions, a complete ISS Flight Log, and a comprehensive ISS Extravehicular Activity Log.
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5. Skylab: America's Space Station
2001 by Shayler David
From May 1973 to February 1974, three astronaut teams shattered the American space endurance record, elevating it from 14 days (set in 1965) to three months aboard the Skylab space station, with missions lasting 28, 59, and 84 days. This accomplishment remained unparalleled by American astronauts for over two decades until the initiation of the NASA Mir missions in 1995. "Skylab: America's Space Station," authored by David Shayler, provides a detailed account of the station's development, ground infrastructure, astronaut training, and the three manned missions. The book covers mission summaries, achievements, results, and the invaluable lessons derived from the Skylab project. Ultimately, the International Space Station stands as Skylab's enduring legacy, as American astronauts continue extended missions circling the Earth.
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