9780073407753-0073407755-Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, 3rd Edition (Space Technology)

Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, 3rd Edition (Space Technology)

ISBN-13: 9780073407753
ISBN-10: 0073407755
Edition: 3rd
Author: Wiley J. Larson, Jerry Jon Sellers, William J. Astore, Robert B. Giffen
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Format: Hardcover 800 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780073407753
ISBN-10: 0073407755
Edition: 3rd
Author: Wiley J. Larson, Jerry Jon Sellers, William J. Astore, Robert B. Giffen
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: McGraw Hill
Format: Hardcover 800 pages

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Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, 3rd Edition (Space Technology) (ISBN-13: 9780073407753 and ISBN-10: 0073407755), written by authors Wiley J. Larson, Jerry Jon Sellers, William J. Astore, Robert B. Giffen, was published by McGraw Hill in 2005. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Understanding Space: An Introduction to Astronautics, 3rd Edition (Space Technology) (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $20.41.

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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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