[eBook Code] Handbook of Space Technology (eBook Code, 1st)

Foreword.

Preface.

The Editors.

The Authors.

1 Introduction.

Bibliography.

1.1 Historical Overview.

1.2 Space Missions.

2 Fundamentals.

2.1 The Space Environment.

2.2 Orbital Mechanics.

2.3 Aerothermodynamics and Reentry.

2.4 Meteoroids and Space Debris.

Bibliography.

3 Space Transportation Systems.

3.1 Systems.

3.2 Multistage Rocket Technologies.

3.3 Propulsion Systems.

3.4 Launch Infrastructure.

3.5 System Qualification.

 4 Subsystems of Spacecraft.

4.1 Structure and Mechanisms.

4.2 Electrical Power Supply.

4.3 Thermal Control.

4.4 Satellite Propulsion.

4.5 Attitude Control.

4.6 Data Management.

4.7 Communication.

5 Aspects of Human Space Flight.

5.1 Humans in Space.

5.2 Life Support Systems.

5.3 Rendezvous and Docking.

 6 Mission Operations.

6.1 Spacecraft Operations.

6.2 Control Center.

6.3 The Network of Ground Stations.

6.4 Operations for Human Space Flight.

7 Utilization of Space.

7.1 Earth Observation.

7.2 Communications.

7.3 Navigation.

7.4 Space Astronomy and Planetary Missions.

7.5 Materials Science.

7.6 Space Medicine and Biology.

7.7 New Technologies and Robotics.

 8 Spacecraft Design Process.

8.1 Mission Concept and Architecture.

8.2 Systems Design and Integration.

8.3 Environmental Tests and Basic Concepts.

8.4 System Design Example: CubeSat.

8.5 Exemplary System Design of a Microsatellite Mission.

8.6 Galileo Satellites.

9 Management of Space Projects.

9.1 Management of Space Projects.

9.2 Quality Management.

9.3 Cost Management.

9.4 Legal Aspects of Space Activities.

Acronyms and Abbreviations.

Symbol List.

Index.