Space technology : a short introduction / Ignacio Chechile.
2023
TL545 .C44 2023
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Title
Space technology : a short introduction / Ignacio Chechile.
Author
Chechile, Ignacio, author.
ISBN
9783031348181 electronic book
3031348184 electronic book
3031348176
9783031348174
3031348184 electronic book
3031348176
9783031348174
Published
Cham, Switzerland : Springer, [2023]
Language
English
Description
1 online resource
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-031-34818-1 doi
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TL545 .C44 2023
Dewey Decimal Classification
629.47
Summary
This engaging and accessible book is designed as a quick and easy way to get up to speed on all things in space technology. It also offers extensive references and links that allow readers to delve deeper into the subject. Whether you were a newcomer to space technology or a seasoned professional, this book is the best way to brush up on the basics of everything from satellite design and construction to the physics behind objects orbiting celestial bodies. Written in an accessible tone that is easy to understand, this book is perfect for reading during a short flight or any other spare moment you might have. You can learn about the main laws of Physics behind objects in orbit, the environments that satellites face while in space, and the processes involved in designing and building these incredible machines. Along the way, you can also get a glimpse into the history of space technology, including the foundational technologies that have made it all possible. So why not join the community of space enthusiasts and get up to speed on everything you need to know about space technology?
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Includes bibliographical references.
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Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 25, 2023).
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Artificial Satellites; The shortest Introduction Ever
Semiconductors In Space
The Hectic Ride To Space
Configuring Spacecraft
A Peek Under the Hood
Satellites As Data Sources
Operating Machines Floating in Space
Making Reliable And Dependable Spacecraft
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Artificial Satellites; The shortest Introduction Ever
Semiconductors In Space
The Hectic Ride To Space
Configuring Spacecraft
A Peek Under the Hood
Satellites As Data Sources
Operating Machines Floating in Space
Making Reliable And Dependable Spacecraft
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).