This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics, and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written ...
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This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics, and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.
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Good. Size: 10x8x1; Hardcover. Shelf wear. Corners chipped. Used book stickers. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Good in good dust jacket. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 800 p. Contains: Illustrations. Space Technology. Audience: General/trade. #30 Text appears clean but may have marks/highlights, corner boards showing, back cover has crease, no loose pages--Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
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Good. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages-Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included-Safe and Secure Mailer-No Hassle Return.
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Good in good dust jacket. Some water damage and mold on a few pages. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 800 p. Contains: Illustrations. Space Technology. Audience: General/trade.