Astronautics Books

This famous and practical handbook for Space Mission Engineering draws on leading aerospace experts to carry readers through mission design, from orbit selection to ground ops. SMAD III updates the technology, provides greater...

This collection presents 49 contributions by engineers, architects, biologists, and applied mathematicians interested in deployable structures. Aerospace structures are currently at the leading edge, and this is reflected by a...

Reducing Space Mission Cost is the first complete treatment of the technology, process, and problems in the most critical areas of modern spaceflight. The demand to reduce cost is unrelenting. This pioneering book addresses...

There are areas of science that are off limits to the public and are not taught in our universities. The science and technology of anti-gravity and extracting energy from space itself was developed in the late 19th and early 20th century by scientists...

""A Cycle of Celestial Objects: Observed, Reduced and Discussed"" is a book written by William Henry Smyth and first published in 1881. The book is a collection of Smyth's observations of various celestial objects, including stars, nebulae, and galaxies,...

This workshop proceedings introduces the latest innovations and trends in IP-based applications and satellite networking. It explains many aspects of advanced satellite networking systems, such as deployment of IPv6 over satellites, working with WLAN and...

NewSpace Revolution: Exploring the Past, Present, and Future of the Commercial Space Industry"We want to explore; we want to understand. We want to believe." ― Robert C. Jacobson"2008-2018: A NewSpace Primer" is the ultimate space industry history...

This work is a brief course (25 lectures) in structural mechanics of rockets. The main material of lectures is the result of the long-term activity of the Samara State Aerospace University stuff (department "The Strength of Flying Vehicles"). The last...

This Volume contains the Proceedings of a French - Australian workshop held in Melbourne, Australia from 3-6 December 2001. Entitled "Coupling of Fluids, Structures and Waves in Aeronautics (CFSWA)", the workshop was ...

The apollo program is the most famous and celebrated in american history, but the first successful landing of men on the moon during apollo 11 had complicated roots dating back over a decade, and it also involved one of nasa's most infamous tragedies...

Developed and deployed in a short time dueto the pressure of the Vietnam War, Bell’s AH-1 Cobra performed well; but Army planners believed a better attack helicopterwould be needed in the next war. In 1976,Hughes Helicopter’s YAH-64A prototype bested...

Merlyn Carter Bush Pilot is a rollicking read about an uncommon man in an uncommon place at an uncommon time. Before civilization came to Canada’s Northwest Territories, bush pilots rescued the injured, brought in prospectors, and hauled cargo. As...

Since the 17th Century and you lively awake,Paving down the rocks and mountain…Telling out loud the story of the creative Omani man..And today, I have drawn you in a form of light shining infinitely to convey itTo everyone everywhere…

This book started when I received a copy of NASA''s video of the long wire tether experiment. NASA astronauts filmed the experiment from the space shuttle Columbia with a hand-held video camera that contained a wide spectrum chip enabling the camera to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. ...

The NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) houses half a million publications that are a valuable means of information to researchers, teachers, students, and the general public. These documents are all aerospace related with much scientific and technical...

Ce livre est un ouvrage technique sur les débuts de l'aviation au début du XXème siècle. L'auteur, F. Ferber, était un ingénieur français qui a participé activement à la recherche et au développement de nouvelles techniques de vol. Le livre couvre les...

This book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of aeronautics, covering topics such as aerodynamics, propulsion, and flight control. The author presents a clear and detailed overview of the subject, with numerous illustrations and examples that...

This technical manual provides a detailed study of aeroplane design and performance. Booth covers everything from the physics of lift and drag to the mechanics of wing design and stability. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in...

This comprehensive guide to aeroplane design covers everything from the principles of flight and aerodynamics to structural design, testing, and performance evaluation. With a focus on practical applications, this book is an essential resource for...

This book explores the impact that the development of the supersonic transport Concorde had on the US SST program. Drawing on interviews with key individuals involved in the program and analysis of government documents, the author provides a detailed...

This classic work by the pioneering aeronautical scientist S. P. Langley provides a detailed analysis of the physics of flight. Langley covers topics such as air pressure, turbulence, and the dynamics of airfoils, and offers insights into the principles...

As an authoritative guide to the use of metals in aircraft construction, this book covers various topics such as stress and strain analysis, materials testing, and the selection and use of various metals such as aluminum, titanium, and steel. With a...

Originally published in London in 1923, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of aeronautical engineering, including an explanation of inherent stability, and detailed information on the design and construction of aircrafts...

An instructional guide for inspectors of airplane wood, providing information on types of wood, wood treatments and finishes, and potential defects that may occur in airplane wood.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and...

"A very competent, complete history of manned spacecraft. . . . A strongly recommended resource."-Choice"A fascinating human saga of dedication, competition, sacrifice, and achievement."--Dave Finley, National Radio Astronomy Observatory"An ambitious and...

Winner of the Emme Award for Astronautical Literature, 2001"The essential reference work for Soviet/Russian space history . . . for anyone hoping to make sense of the too many 'truths' of Soviet Space history."--Journal of Military...

 This research study evaluates the role of policy regarding the use of automation in flight on the safety of aviation in the United States. Specifically, following the investigation of several high-profile aircraft mishaps that identified...

Interesting and often unexpected achievements of the mechanics of space flight throw a new light onto several classical problems. The book's emphasis is on analysis carried out on the level of graphs and drawings, and sometimes...

In this work we studied Reconfigurable Flight Control Systems to achieve acceptable performance of a fighter aircraft, even in the event of wing damage to the aircraft at low speeds and high angle of attack, which is typical of many combat maneuvers...

Results of experimental research on aerodynamic and acoustic control of subsonic turbulent jets by acoustic excitation are presented. It was demonstrated that these control methods, originated by authors, not only can intensify...

NASA SP 4206. NASA History Series. Study of the development of the Saturn launch vehicle for the Apollo Moon Missions. Recounts the exploits of the Saturn vehicle's operational life from orbital missions around Earth testing Apollo equipment to the Moon...

The Saturn System Through The Eyes Of Cassini is printed in full-color on 70-pound paper.The Cassini-Huygens mission has revolutionized our knowledge of the Saturn system and revealed surprising places in the solar system where life could potentially...

Complete and up-to-date. Full-color edition! The Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15B) is designed for use by instrument flight instructors and pilots preparing for instrument rating tests. All of the aeronautical knowledge and skills required...

In the fifteen years since the U.S. Army Space Command (USARSPACE) was activated, soldiers from this command have pioneered innovative and revolutionary ways for employing space capabilities on behalf of the warfighter. At the time this history was sent...

Major M. V. Smith's Ten Propositions Regarding Spacepower is an important contribution to the spacepower literature. Within weeks of being written, an early draft found its way into the various colleges around Air University's Academic Circle. Within...

The time is not far distant when space expeditions will have dozens of members. The American Apollo-11 spacecraft has already landed on the Moon. People will set foot on Mars, and, possibly, other planets. How will they stand up to the difficult...

This 1941 War Department Technical Manual has six main sections:GeneralResistancePower RequirementsStabilityControlAerodynamic StressIt was designed as a text for the instruction of airship student pilots and as a reference text for the rated pilot in...

"The Father of Russian Aviation" - was how Professor Nikolai Zhukovsky (1847-1921) was named in a decree of the Council of People's Commissars signed by Lenin and issued on December 2, 1920, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his scientific...

This comprehensive textbook provides a detailed introduction to the principles and practices of aviation and aeronautical engineering. Written by experienced pilots and engineers, the book covers topics ranging from aerodynamics and flight mechanics to...

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the aerospace industry in America. It includes data on the major players in the industry, as well as detailed information on the latest technological advances. Aerospace enthusiasts, industry professionals,...