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Space flight : history, technology, and operations / by Erickson, Lance K.,1946-;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The early history of space flight -- Rockets and propulsion -- Planets -- Orbits -- Military space operations -- Mercury -- Gemini -- Apollo -- Space stations -- The space shuttle -- Spacecraft systems -- Russian space history.
Subjects: Astronautics;
© 2010., Government Institutes,
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Space exploration / by Mallick, Nita,editor.; Gale (Firm);
Includes bibliographical references and index.The realm beyond Earth -- Reaching into space -- Spacecraft fundamentals -- Human spaceflight -- Milestones in human spaceflight -- International cooperation in space.In this volume, readers will discover how the scientific theories of figures like Isaac Newton inspired the advancements of Hermann Oberth, a founder of modern astronautics, and Robert Hutchings Goddard, the father of modern rocketry. Mathematical equations and physics lessons that fit well into Common Core standards explain the principles these pioneers shaped.Grades 7-12.Description based on print version record.
Subjects: Manned space flight.;
On-line resources: https://libproxy.kirtland.edu/login?url=https://link.gale.com/apps/pub/8384/GVRL?sid=gale_marc&u=lom_kirtlandcc -- Available online. Click here to access.;
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The history of human space flight / by Spitzmiller, Ted.; Gutierrez, Sid,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 611-613) and index.Aerostats open the vista -- Creating rocket science -- Maturing the technology -- Space Medicine on the threshold -- Rocket-powered aircraft -- Cold War arms race -- The race into Space -- Developing a manned spacecraft --The first orbital flights -- Exploring the unknown -- Commitment to the Moon -- Rendezvous is the key -- Conceiving a moon rocket -- Gemini captures the lead -- Project Apollo -- Death stalks the astronauts -- The circumlunar goal -- One small step -- Exploring the Moon -- The first space stations -- Designing a reusable spacecraft -- Engineering the space shuttle -- The reality of failure -- Mir: A durable space station -- A permanent presence in Space -- Unfulfilled Soviet efforts -- Return of the expendable rocket -- The next generation of manned spacecraft -- Epilogue: What will the future bring? -- List of acronyms and abbreviations.Ted Spitzmiller describes how humans first came to employ lifting gasses such as hydrogen and helium. He traces the influence of science fiction writers on the development of rocket science, looks at the role of rocket societies in the early twentieth century, and discusses the use of rockets in World War II warfare. Spitzmiller considers the engineering and space medicine advances that finally enabled humans to fly beyond the earth's atmosphere during the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union. He recreates the excitement felt around the world as Yuri Gagarin and John Glenn completed their first orbital flights. He recounts triumphs and tragedies, such as Neil Armstrong's "one small step" and the Challenger and Columbia disasters. The story continues with the development of the International Space Station, NASA's interest in asteroids and Mars, and the emergence of China as a major player in the space arena. Spitzmiller shows the impact of space flight on human history and speculates on the future of exploration beyond our current understandings of physics and the known boundaries of time and space.
Subjects: Manned space flight;
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The farthest shore : a 21st century guide to space / by Pelton, Joseph N.; Bukley, Angelia P.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The farthest shore : a 21st century guide to space -- Humans and space : stories, images, music, and dance / by Jim Dator -- Space stories / by Rusty Schwieckart, Jeffrey Hoffman, Eric Choi, Eric Dahlstrom, Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom, and Joseph Pelton -- The future of space / by Peter Diamandis, Robert Richards and Joseph Pelton -- The universe and us / by Charles Cockell, Giovanni Fazio, Lauren Fletcher, James Green, Mikhail Marov, Chris McKay, Michael Rycroft and Isabelle Scholl -- Satellites in service to humanity / by Scott Madry and Joseph Pelton -- Systems and spacecraft / by Angie Bukley, John Connolly, Linshu He, Tarik Kaya and Kazuya Yoshida -- Space missions and programs : why and how we go to space / by Angie Bukley, Eric Choi, John Connolly, Arthur Guest, Linshu He and Kazuya Yoshida -- Space policy, law and security / by Ram Jakhu, John Logsdon and Joseph Pelton -- Life in space for life on Earth / by Gilles Clément and Douglas Hamilton -- Creating space markets : understanding the economic rationale / by Patrick Cohendet, Peter Diamandis, Ozgur Gurtuna, Walter Peeters and Vasilis Zervos -- The meaning of it all / by Joseph Pelton and Angie Bukley.
Subjects: Space sciences.; Space flight.; Astronautics.;
© 2010., Apogee Books ; Gazelle [distributor],
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Exploring Mars : chronicles from a decade of discovery / by Hubbard, Scott,1948-;
Now for the first time Scott Hubbard tells the complete story of how he fashioned this program, describing both the technical and political forces involved and bringing to life the national and international cast of characters engaged in this monumental endeavor. Blending the exciting stories of the missions with the thrills of scientific discovery, Exploring Mars will intrigue anyone interested in the science, the engineering, or the policy of investigating other worlds.
Subjects: Space flight to Mars;
© c2011., University of Arizona Press,
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The scientific exploration of Mars / by Taylor, F. W.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The dawn of Mars exploration -- The first space missions to Mars -- After Viking : the twenty-year hiatus -- The modern era -- The origin and evolution of planet Mars -- The changing climate of Mars -- The search for life -- The future of the unmanned programme -- Towards human expeditions -- The first footfall on Mars -- Appendices: Data about Mars -- Space missions to Mars -- Mars study groups."What do we know about Mars? What remains to be understood? Is there evidence of life there? Will humans ever travel there? The dream of exploring Mars has been around since the early days of human civilization and still forms part of our vision of the future for the human race. Today, we send unmanned spacecraft to explore this neighboring world to examine its climate, search for evidence of past or present life, and learn how conditions there relate to those on Earth. Plans are now being prepared for a manned mission to Mars, set against an uncertain background of political, practical, technical and financial considerations. This unique book provides a complete description of the past, present and future of Mars exploration. Written by a scientist intimately involved with missions to Mars, it provides a personal first-hand account. It will appeal to anyone interested in this fascinating planet"--Provided by publisher."To put present and future Mars exploration in context we must first review the history of Mankind's aspirations, investigations and knowledge regarding our planetary neighbour. The most basic facts about Mars, which are summarized in Appendix A, have been obtained as a result of observation spanning hundreds of years, during most of which researchers were limited to observations from the Earth, although latterly through telescopes of considerable size and sophistication"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Mars probes.; Space flight to Mars.;
© 2010., Cambridge University Press,
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Spaceplanes : from airport to spaceport / by Bentley, Matthew A.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Rocketplanes at the airport -- Why spaceplanes? -- Rocket science: wings added -- Missiles and modules -- Crawling into suborbit: the baby spaceplace -- Going ballistic -- Piggyback to orbit -- Advanced propulsion -- Single stage to orbit: the advanced spaceplace -- Destination moon: the lunar spaceplane -- Strategies for success -- Spaceplanes at the spaceport.
Subjects: Aerospace planes.; Aerospace planes; Space tourism.; Space flight.;
© 2009., Springer,
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Cry of the eagle / by Sura, Christopher R.,1963-; Rosiek, Paul J.;
In 1989, the Soviet Union broke apart, changing the world. In 2042, history repeated itself when the United States broke apart after the Six Days. However, the shattered government and the country were held together by a few thin threads of hope: President Armstrong, Colonex and the Eagle Brigade. General Stephan R. Conrad and his Brigade were the last line of defense and on the front line of a war, a war of unknown proportions. As he strategically moves among the upper echelon of politics and espionage, General Congrad puts into motion two Eagles that could find the answer to rebuilding America, and maybe, the answer to the Six. Of course, if discovered, their lives and careers would be ended, and their actions ruled as treason (back cover).
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Space flight to the moon ; Science fiction.; Adventure stories.;
© 2014., s.n.,
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A man on the moon : the voyages of the Apollo astronauts / by Chaikin, Andrew,1956-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 601-605) and index.
Subjects: Project Apollo (U.S.); Space flight to the moon;
© 1994., Viking,
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It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English / by Rogers, Lucy.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-328) and index.
Subjects: Astrodynamics; Space flight; Rockets (Aeronautics);
© c2008., Springer,
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