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Space Exploration 2008
Springer Praxis Books
CHF 33.50 |
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Verlag: | Praxis |
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Veröffentl.: | 18.12.2007 |
ISBN/EAN: | 9780387739977 |
Sprache: | englisch |
Anzahl Seiten: | 184 |
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Beschreibungen
<P>The aim of the Space Exploration annuals is to provide a yearly update on recent space launches, missions and results, to be published every September. The annual will cover space exploration from a variety of angles, looking back at past missions, reviewing those currently under way and detailing those planned for the future, and encompassing both manned and unmanned spaceflight. </P>
<P>The invited contributions, authored by leading figures in astronomy and space exploration and which make up the bulk of the annual each year, will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. One feature introduced in the first volume ‘Solar System Log’ featuring the very latest in the exploration of the planets, their moons and small Solar System bodies, will be retained for Space Exploration 2008, and will comprise seven chapters. In addition, there will be a special additional section entitled, ‘Return to the Moon’ containing three chapters.</P>
<P>The invited contributions, authored by leading figures in astronomy and space exploration and which make up the bulk of the annual each year, will cover a variety of topics and are written to appeal to a wide readership. One feature introduced in the first volume ‘Solar System Log’ featuring the very latest in the exploration of the planets, their moons and small Solar System bodies, will be retained for Space Exploration 2008, and will comprise seven chapters. In addition, there will be a special additional section entitled, ‘Return to the Moon’ containing three chapters.</P>
The Epic Journey Continues....- The Epic Journey Continues....- Prepare for Lift-off!....- Prepare for Lift-off!....- Stepping Out into the Solar System....- Stepping Out into the Solar System....- Long-Duration Spaceflight....- Long-Duration Spaceflight....- Another Giant Leap....- Another Giant Leap....- Beyond the Solar System....- Beyond the Solar System....- Reviving the Old, Introducing the New....- Reviving the Old, Introducing the New....- Return to the Moon.- Paving the Way for Future Exploration....- NASA’s New Robotic Lunar Program....- And When We’re Back on the Moon, What Next?....- Solar System Log.- Probing the Mysteries of Our Nearest Star....- Focusing on the Red Planet....- Fire and Water....- Report from the Ringed Planet....
The second regular space exploration annual Written at an accessible level for both young and older space enthusiasts Provides a regular, balanced review of all the world’s major space programmes, past, present and future Will detail annual statistical material on space developments Will have a strong appeal to younger enthusiasts and be a perfect Christmas gift
<P>Space Exploration 2008 records annual statistical material on space developments. It includes details of all satellite and rocket launches in 2007 and satellite recoveries, analysis of developments and emerging trends in space exploration, notes on records and main feats, as well as basic data on all launchers currently in operation, schedules of upcoming missions, anniversaries and landmarks. </P>
<P>In addition, leading figures in astronomy and space exploration cover the field from a variety of angles, including a special section entitled Return to the Moon. The volume also contains a Solar System Log that features the very latest in the exploration of the planets, their moons and small Solar System bodies.</P>
<P>In addition, leading figures in astronomy and space exploration cover the field from a variety of angles, including a special section entitled Return to the Moon. The volume also contains a Solar System Log that features the very latest in the exploration of the planets, their moons and small Solar System bodies.</P>