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Construction has begun on the International Space Station (ISS)the largest and most complex extraterrestrial construction project ever. This book on space stations, and the ISS in particular, describes component technologies, systems integration, and the potential utilization of these stations. Co-authored by Messerschmid, one of the first German astronauts, it addresses students and engineers in space technology, but will interest astronomy and space enthusiasts as well.
This book charts the history of manned space stations in a logical, chronological order. It tells the story of the two major space powers starting out on their very separate programs, but slowly coming together. It describes rarely mentioned development programs, most of which never flew, including the US Manned Orbiting Laboratory, the Soviet Almaz station, and the Soviet Polyus battlestation. The Mir space station was one of the greatest human achievements in modern history, and a thorough telling of its story is essential to this book. This book is the first of its kind to tell the whole story of the manned space stations from the USA and Russia.
Contains information relating to the launching of a space station, the people who man it, and the countries involved.
Introduces space stations, including details on their purpose, how they are maintained, and the kind of work astronauts do while in a space station.
""Space Stations"" explores the captivating world of orbital outposts, tracing their evolution from early concepts to modern marvels of human ingenuity. This comprehensive book delves into the design, functionality, and significance of space stations in advancing space exploration and scientific research. It highlights the unique microgravity environment that enables groundbreaking experiments in physics, biology, and materials science, emphasizing how these orbital platforms serve as critical stepping stones for humanity's expansion into space. The book progresses through three main topics: historical development, technological components, and the role of space stations in advancing human k...
This book takes a look at life above Earth. Your readers will gain a deeper understanding about life on space stations such as the International Space Station (ISS) and Mir.
Presents examples of space stations and explains how astronauts live and work in them.
A space station is a very unique place to live. How do people who live on space stations get food, air, and water? What kinds of experiments are conducted on them? Readers find out as they explore what life has been like on space stations throughout their history. They tour the Soviet Union space stations of the past as well as today’s International Space Station through enlightening text and detailed photographs. Fun fact boxes provide readers with additional information about space stations and their role in space exploration.
As the most obvious man-made object in the night sky, clearly visible to the naked eye, the International Space Station is of interest to almost everyone. Richly illustrated with around 100 figures this is the first book to describe the technical aspects of its design and construction and details of its day-to-day operation. The text relates the orbital assembly on a flight-by-flight basis, listing all the experiments in NASA's laboratory and explains their objectives. By offering a comprehensive mix of operational work, microgravity, science and future plans, it will satisfy both the space enthusiast, eager for a detailed review of the missions, and the specialist wishing to learn more about this science programme.