NASA Space Shuttle Owners' Workshop Manual : An insight into the design, construction and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle Hardback
by David Baker
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Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010.
David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation.
The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. 'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages, 240 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Haynes Publishing Group
- Publication Date:30/03/2011
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- ISBN:9781844258666
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:200 pages, 240 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Haynes Publishing Group
- Publication Date:30/03/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9781844258666