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5 books on Spacecraft [PDF]
November 04, 2024 | 15 |
These books are covering spacecraft design, propulsion systems, onboard navigation, space mission planning, communication technology, thermal control and robotic exploration.
1. Rocket Science and Spacecraft Fundamentals
2017 by Kathy Furgang
"Rocket Science and Spacecraft Fundamentals" delves into the pivotal role of scientists in propelling humanity into the cosmos. This engaging reference traces the history of rocketry from the early days of rocket-powered missiles to contemporary achievements and future aspirations. The book provides clear insights into the science underpinning multi-stage rockets, liquid propellants, and sounding rockets. In addition to exploring the scientific principles, the resource features sidebars highlighting trailblazers in rocket science, challenges faced in the field, and guidance for those aspiring to pursue a career in this dynamic and evolving field.
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2. SpaceX's Dragon: America's Next Generation Spacecraft
2015 by Erik Seedhouse
Dragon V2, an avant-garde spacecraft, serves as a pivotal element for NASA's astronaut transport to the orbital outpost and aligns with SpaceX's primary goal of achieving reusability. An evolutionary successor to the original Dragon, Dragon V2 boasts the capability of retrieval, refurbishment, and relaunch, introducing a paradigm shift in an industry where single-use discarding of equipment worth hundreds of millions is customary. Unveiled by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in May 2014, Dragon V2 is slated to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station from 2016 onwards. "SpaceX’s Dragon – America’s Next Generation Spacecraft" chronicles the remarkable engineering achievements propelling this spacecraft to the forefront of the launch industry, portraying it as a precursor for human transportation to Mars. The book details the design and development of Dragon, outlines mission highlights from the initial six Commercial Resupply Missions, and elucidates Musk's ambitious vision of eventual Mars colonization.
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3. Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel
2015 by Ezekiel Nygren
"Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel" gathers details on the most cutting-edge and innovative hypothetical spacecraft concepts.
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4. Spacecraft Systems Engineering
2011 by Peter Fortescue, Graham Swinerd, John Stark
In its fourth edition, the acclaimed title "Spacecraft Systems Engineering" delivers a comprehensive exploration of spacecraft design and the execution of space missions across diverse applications and scientific fields. Authored by recognized experts in each chapter, this edition has been thoroughly updated, with significant revisions to chapters on the Ground Segment, Product Assurance, and Spacecraft System Engineering. A new chapter on Assembly, Integration, and Verification fills a previous gap. The book spans from 'front-end system-level issues,' encompassing environment, mission analysis, and system engineering, to a detailed examination of subsystem elements—fundamental to spacecraft design. Covering mechanical, electrical, thermal, propulsion, and control aspects, the quantitative treatment is enriched by a focus on element interactions crucial to the spacecraft design process. Widely adopted in global courses, this resource is highly regarded by students, researchers, and engineers in the space engineering domain. It serves as a valuable reference for system and subsystem engineers, spacecraft equipment designers, operators, space scientists, and professionals in related sectors, such as space insurance. In essence, "Spacecraft Systems Engineering" stands as an exceptional asset for aerospace engineering students and individuals engaged in the technical aspects of space sector design and engineering.
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5. Elements of Spacecraft Design
2002 by Charles D. Brown
This print-on-demand edition addresses the scarcity of this publication, comprising the second of two volumes that delve into the history of strategic air and ballistic missile defense spanning 1945 to 1972. Focused on the period from 1955 to 1972, the book is structured into five interconnected chapters. Chapter I offers a comparative analysis of U.S. and Soviet strategies, while Chapters II and III explore U.S. and Soviet strategies individually. Chapters IV and V provide insights into U.S. systems and Soviet systems. The Executive Summary is organized into three main segments: the first contextualizes decision-making around 1955, the second emphasizes comparisons and contrasts in strategic air defense policy from 1955 to 1972, and the third presents judgments and conclusions on the factors and perceptions shaping air defense decisions during this era. The edition includes illustrations.
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1. Rocket Science and Spacecraft Fundamentals
2017 by Kathy Furgang
"Rocket Science and Spacecraft Fundamentals" delves into the pivotal role of scientists in propelling humanity into the cosmos. This engaging reference traces the history of rocketry from the early days of rocket-powered missiles to contemporary achievements and future aspirations. The book provides clear insights into the science underpinning multi-stage rockets, liquid propellants, and sounding rockets. In addition to exploring the scientific principles, the resource features sidebars highlighting trailblazers in rocket science, challenges faced in the field, and guidance for those aspiring to pursue a career in this dynamic and evolving field.
Download PDF
2. SpaceX's Dragon: America's Next Generation Spacecraft
2015 by Erik Seedhouse
Dragon V2, an avant-garde spacecraft, serves as a pivotal element for NASA's astronaut transport to the orbital outpost and aligns with SpaceX's primary goal of achieving reusability. An evolutionary successor to the original Dragon, Dragon V2 boasts the capability of retrieval, refurbishment, and relaunch, introducing a paradigm shift in an industry where single-use discarding of equipment worth hundreds of millions is customary. Unveiled by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in May 2014, Dragon V2 is slated to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station from 2016 onwards. "SpaceX’s Dragon – America’s Next Generation Spacecraft" chronicles the remarkable engineering achievements propelling this spacecraft to the forefront of the launch industry, portraying it as a precursor for human transportation to Mars. The book details the design and development of Dragon, outlines mission highlights from the initial six Commercial Resupply Missions, and elucidates Musk's ambitious vision of eventual Mars colonization.
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3. Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel
2015 by Ezekiel Nygren
"Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel" gathers details on the most cutting-edge and innovative hypothetical spacecraft concepts.
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4. Spacecraft Systems Engineering
2011 by Peter Fortescue, Graham Swinerd, John Stark
In its fourth edition, the acclaimed title "Spacecraft Systems Engineering" delivers a comprehensive exploration of spacecraft design and the execution of space missions across diverse applications and scientific fields. Authored by recognized experts in each chapter, this edition has been thoroughly updated, with significant revisions to chapters on the Ground Segment, Product Assurance, and Spacecraft System Engineering. A new chapter on Assembly, Integration, and Verification fills a previous gap. The book spans from 'front-end system-level issues,' encompassing environment, mission analysis, and system engineering, to a detailed examination of subsystem elements—fundamental to spacecraft design. Covering mechanical, electrical, thermal, propulsion, and control aspects, the quantitative treatment is enriched by a focus on element interactions crucial to the spacecraft design process. Widely adopted in global courses, this resource is highly regarded by students, researchers, and engineers in the space engineering domain. It serves as a valuable reference for system and subsystem engineers, spacecraft equipment designers, operators, space scientists, and professionals in related sectors, such as space insurance. In essence, "Spacecraft Systems Engineering" stands as an exceptional asset for aerospace engineering students and individuals engaged in the technical aspects of space sector design and engineering.
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5. Elements of Spacecraft Design
2002 by Charles D. Brown
This print-on-demand edition addresses the scarcity of this publication, comprising the second of two volumes that delve into the history of strategic air and ballistic missile defense spanning 1945 to 1972. Focused on the period from 1955 to 1972, the book is structured into five interconnected chapters. Chapter I offers a comparative analysis of U.S. and Soviet strategies, while Chapters II and III explore U.S. and Soviet strategies individually. Chapters IV and V provide insights into U.S. systems and Soviet systems. The Executive Summary is organized into three main segments: the first contextualizes decision-making around 1955, the second emphasizes comparisons and contrasts in strategic air defense policy from 1955 to 1972, and the third presents judgments and conclusions on the factors and perceptions shaping air defense decisions during this era. The edition includes illustrations.
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2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
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