Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. 'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com
| ISBN: | 9781844258666 |
| Publication date: | 30th March 2011 |
| Author: | David Baker |
| Publisher: | Haynes an imprint of Haynes Group LTD |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 196 pages |
| Series: | Owner's Workshop Manual |
| Genres: |
Vehicle maintenance and manuals |
Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. 'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com
NASA Space Shuttle features in the following genres: Vehicle maintenance and manuals
NASA Space Shuttle is available in Hardback
NASA Space Shuttle was written by David Baker and published by Haynes an imprint of Haynes Group LTD
NASA Space Shuttle has 196 pages
Yes it is part of Owner's Workshop Manual series
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