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Basics of Space Flight

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How do you get to another planet? Can gravity assist you? How do spacecraft communicate? Broad in scope and loaded with references, Basics of Space Flight identifies the many fields and concepts associated with robotic interplanetary space exploration, and shows how they operate together. Popular with teachers, students, and anyone who is curious about "how they do that".

Author(s): Dave Doody
Publisher: Bluroof Press
Year: 2011

Language: English
Pages: 312
Tags: Astronautics & Space Flight;Aerospace;Engineering;Engineering & Transportation;Aeronautics & Astronautics;Astronomy & Space Science;Science & Math

Preface Acknowledgements Introduction I ENVIRONMENT 1 The Solar System 2 Reference Systems 3 Gravitation and Mechanics 4 Interplanetary Trajectories 5 Planetary Orbits 6 Electromagnetic Phenomena II FLIGHT PROJECTS 7 Mission Inception Overview 8 Experiments 9 Spacecraft Classification 10 Telecommunications 11 Typical Onboard Systems 12 Typical Science Instruments 13 Spacecraft Navigation III FLIGHT OPERATIONS 14 Launch Phase 15 Cruise Phase 16 Encounter Phase 17 Extended Operations Phase 18 Deep Space Network IV REFERENCE Units of Measure Glossary Index