Space Shuttle 1981-2011
Title | Space Shuttle 1981-2011 PDF eBook |
Author | Air & Space Magazine |
Publisher | Smithsonian Institution |
Pages | 228 |
Release | 2014-07-15 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 1588344878 |
Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions; this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts’ own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spirit—that of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfection—continues to inspire.
DEVM SPACE SHUTTLE
Title | DEVM SPACE SHUTTLE PDF eBook |
Author | Heppenheimer Ta |
Publisher | Smithsonian |
Pages | |
Release | 2002-05-17 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781588340092 |
Wings in Orbit
Title | Wings in Orbit PDF eBook |
Author | Wayne Hale |
Publisher | Government Printing Office |
Pages | 570 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9780160887604 |
Explains how the space shuttle works and describes a shuttle trip from lift-off to touchdown.
Space Shuttle
Title | Space Shuttle PDF eBook |
Author | Luke Wesley Price |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781781453667 |
This impressive collection is arranged in thematic chapters ranging from launch pad through the launch sequence, to the missions themselves and the dramatic conclusion of the return flight. It pays tribute to the five extraordinary orbiters built by NASA: Columbia, Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis, and Endeavour, telling their story through extraordinary images from the greatest of NASA's 135 shuttle missions. Beautifully post-processed photographs capture the drama and danger of the hazardous launch sequences and vividly depict the techniques and challenges of mission tasks including space walks, in-flight maintenance work, and docking with the International Space Station. The book also collates the details of every space shuttle mission flown, including launch dates and lists of crew, alongside a gallery of the 135 exquisitely designed mission patches.
Space Shuttle Missions Summary (NASA/TM-2011-216142)
Title | Space Shuttle Missions Summary (NASA/TM-2011-216142) PDF eBook |
Author | Robert D. Legler |
Publisher | www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2011-09-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 9781782662235 |
Full color publication. This document has been produced and updated over a 21-year period. It is intended to be a handy reference document, basically one page per flight, and care has been exercised to make it as error-free as possible. This document is basically "as flown" data and has been compiled from many sources including flight logs, flight rules, flight anomaly logs, mod flight descent summary, post flight analysis of mps propellants, FDRD, FRD, SODB, and the MER shuttle flight data and inflight anomaly list. Orbit distance traveled is taken from the PAO mission statistics.
NASA Space Shuttle
Title | NASA Space Shuttle PDF eBook |
Author | Piers Bizony |
Publisher | Motorbooks International |
Pages | 199 |
Release | 2021-05-25 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0760370044 |
Rare photography and stunning artworks illustrate the history of NASA’s Space Shuttle program from 1981 to 2011, providing an unprecedented look at the missions, equipment, and astronauts.
First Fleet
Title | First Fleet PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2018 |
Genre | Photography |
ISBN | 9781942084587 |
The photographs in First Fleet serve as a time capsule of a unique time in the history of manned spaceflight.