Space Exploration 2008

2008
ISBN: 978-0-387-71667-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 183 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 210 mm x 279 mm, Gewicht: 492 g

Reihe: Space Exploration

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.

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.

Zielgruppe

Popular/general

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harvey, Brian

Harland, David M.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Sachbuch
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Angewandte Physik Astrophysik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines Populärwissenschaftliche Werke
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Galaxien und Sterne
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Raumfahrt
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astrophysik
• Naturwissenschaften Astronomie Astronomie: Allgemeines

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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.