Creating the International Space Station

Creating the International Space Station
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 428
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ISBN-10 : 1852332026
ISBN-13 : 9781852332020
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Book Synopsis Creating the International Space Station by : David M. Harland

Download or read book Creating the International Space Station written by David M. Harland and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2002-02-06 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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