Astronomy, space and time

This book contains select papers presented during the 2nd National Conference on Small Satellites, discussing the latest research and developments relating to small satellite technology.

This book contains select papers presented during the 2nd National Conference on Small Satellites, discussing the latest research and developments relating to small satellite technology.

Topological defects are an expected consequence of phase transitions in the early Universe.

Now in an updated second edition, this classroom-tested textbook covers fundamental and advanced topics in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics designed to introduce readers to the basic dynamics of space flight.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2015.

This book bridges the huge gap between popular science and mathematical treatments of Einstein's theories.

This thesis represents a breakthrough in our understanding of the noise processes in Microwave Kinetic Inductance Detectors (MKIDs).

This book calls for the urgent regulation of satellite mega-constellations in outer space, proposing a new model of "e;international regulatory coordination"e;, in order to ensure the sustainable balance of science and advanced telecommunications.

This book provides detailed insights into how space and popular culture intersect across a broad spectrum of examples, including cinema, music, art, arcade games, cartoons, comics, and advertisements.

This book presents an easy-to-use tool for time series analysis and allows the user to concentrate upon studying time series properties rather than upon how to calculate the necessary estimates.

This book provides a concise introduction to the physics of gravitational waves.

This handbook provides an updated comprehensive description of gravitational wave astronomy.

Earth has limited material and energy resources, while these resources are virtually unlimited in space.

Your complete one-volume guide to the year 2024.

Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars.

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Landing spacecraft on Mars is difficult and risky.

Landing spacecraft on Mars is difficult and risky.

Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space.

Vor ein paar Jahren hat sich meine Wahrnehmung abrupt verändert.

Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles.

There is a huge gulf between the real physics of space travel and the way it is commonly portrayed in movies and TV shows.

Written in an accessible style, this unique book aims at describing the Nobel prize winning works in astronomy to readers who only have a background of high school physics.

Written in an accessible style, this unique book aims at describing the Nobel prize winning works in astronomy to readers who only have a background of high school physics.

Space-lovers who wonder what Mars rovers are, what they discover, and why they are important are in for a treat with this book all about the fascinating Mars exploration vehicles.

Space keeps expanding, and so does the weirdness that fills it.

This book highlights the fundamental physics of orbit theory, dynamical models, methods of orbit determination, design, measurement, adjustment, and complete calculations for the position, tracking, and prediction of satellites and deep spacecraft.

This book highlights the fundamental physics of orbit theory, dynamical models, methods of orbit determination, design, measurement, adjustment, and complete calculations for the position, tracking, and prediction of satellites and deep spacecraft.

'Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough's Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox's Universe' GuardianA beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet.

Are there signs of life on Mars?

Space keeps expanding, and so does the weirdness that fills it.

Humans might one day travel to Mars.

Explore the obstacles humans would face if they were to try living on Mars.

Eine Prophezeiung, die alles verändertDer Schock ist groß, als Paisley ihr Schicksal in Form einer Sternenkarte auf das Handgelenk geprägt bekommt.

Did you know there's water on Mars?

A series of increasingly capable spacecraft were sent to explore the inner planets Venus and Mercury.

Are there signs of life on Mars?

Humans might one day travel to Mars.

Did you know there's water on Mars?

Since the beginning of the space race, robots have helped astronauts learn about space.

Der einfache Weg zur Astronavigation: Sicher ans Ziel mit Sonne, Mond und SternenDie Navigation auf See nur mithilfe der Gestirne stellt für viele Segler eine Herausforderung dar.

Black holes are one of the most fascinating predictions of general relativity.

Black holes are one of the most fascinating predictions of general relativity.

Bajo el signo del toro cuenta historias, leyendas y tradiciones que desvelan la estrecha relacion que ha existido entre el ser humano y el toro desde el nacimiento de nuestra especie.

The Springer Handbook of Spacetime is dedicated to the ground-breaking paradigm shifts embodied in the two relativity theories, and describes in detail the profound reshaping of physical sciences they ushered in.

What do you know about planet Earth?

What do you know about stars?