Space science

This volume contains commissioned reviews of research on biological influences on violent or aggressive behavior.

Beginning with the basic elements that differentiate space programs from other management challenges, Space Program Management explains through theory and example of real programs from around the world, the philosophical and technical tools needed to successfully manage large, technically complex space programs both in the government and commercial environment.

Because of the Moon's unique place in the evolution of rocky worlds, it is a prime focus of NASA's space exploration vision.

This book addresses the recent trends in thermal and environmental barrier coatings and their applications in extreme environments.

The Magnesium Technology Symposium, the event on which this collection is based, is one of the largest yearly gatherings of magnesium specialists in the world.

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende und dennoch prägnante Darstellung der Rechenmethoden des Leichtbaus im Rahmen der Statik der Stab- und Balkentragwerke und ist in vier Abschnitte unterteilt.

This book de-emphasizes the formal mathematical description of spacecraft on-board attitude and orbit applications in favor of a more qualitative, concept-oriented presentation of these topics.

With a focus on China, the United States, and India, this book examines the economic ambitions of the second space race.

Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering: Proceedings of the 23rd Conference on MMESE are an academic showcase of the best papers selected from more than 500 submissions, introducing readers to the top research topics and the latest developmental trends in the theory and application of MMESE.

In the near future, Earth is suffering from climate change, famines, and fundamentalism.

This book addresses the recent trends in high-temperature coatings that are used to provide oxidation and wear resistance to metallic/ceramic components in extreme environments.

This peer-reviewed book provides detailed insights into how space and its applications are, and can be used to support the development of the full range and diversity of African societies, as encapsulated in the African Union's Agenda 2063.

This book is the highly anticipated sequel to the previous volume under the same title, dedicated to presenting a diverse range of timely and valuable contributions on the legal and policy related questions evoked by satellite constellations, including emerging mega-constellations.

This book is based on lectures held at the faculty of mechanical engineering at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern.

This book provides an overview of the space sector in African countries, from a legal and policy point of view, analysing how the African Union's Space Policy and Strategy (ASPS) is implemented and highlighting the various space activities in each country.

This book is about the American moon-landings - and about the doubts expressed ever since concerning the reality of these landings.

An insider's look at the science of near-Earth comets and asteroidsOf all the natural disasters that could befall us, only an Earth impact by a large comet or asteroid has the potential to end civilization in a single blow.

Apollo was known for its engineering triumphs, but its success also came from a disciplined management style.

The New Frontiers Program was created by NASA in 2002 at the recommendation of the NRC's decadal survey for solar system research.

This book is a collection of lectures given in July 2007 at the Les Houches Summer School on "e;String Theory and the Real World: From particle physics to astrophysics.

The context of leadership has changed.

These proceedings present selected research papers from CSNC 2018,  held during 23rd-25th May in Harbin, China.

Extending the spatial and temporal boundaries of human space flight are important goals for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), yet human space flight remains an endeavor with substantial risks.

This book reports on the German research initiative AeroStruct, a three-year collaborative project between universities and the aircraft industry.

This book collects papers presented in the Invited Workshop, "e;Liutex and Third Generation of Vortex Definition and Identification for Turbulence,"e; from CHAOS2020, June 9-12, 2020, which was held online as a virtual conference.

The 24th century: humankind has become a spacefaring civilization, colonizing the solar system and beyond.

These proceedings present selected research papers from CSNC2017, held during 23th-25th May in Shanghai, China.

Luna 2, launched by the USSR in 1959, was the first spacecraft from Earth to land on the moon.

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 4th ENRI International Workshop on ATM/CNS (EIWAC2015).

Autonomous unmanned air vehicles (UAVs) are critical to current and future military, civil, and commercial operations.

How could the newly authorized space shuttle help in the U.

This book is intended as a text for undergraduate and graduate courses in aerodynamics, typically offered to students of aerospace and mechanical engineering programs.

This book includes high-quality research papers presenting the latest advances in aerospace and related engineering fields.

This book includes a selection of reviewed and enhanced contributions presented at the SpaceOps 2021, the 16th International Conference on Space Operations, held virtually in May 2021.

Life support systems are an integral part of crewed spacecraft designs and habitation systems.

Orbital Mechanics for Engineering Students, Fourth Edition, is a key text for students of aerospace engineering.

NASA's mission is to drive advances in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration to enhance knowledge, education, innovation, economic vitality, and stewardship of Earth.

This book examines recent progress and new technological developments in sustainable aviation.

This essential book is the first comprehensive exposition in the area of optimal low-thrust orbit transfer using non-singular variables.

This book addresses the task of computation from the standpoint of asymptotic analysis and multiple scales that may be inherent in the system dynamics being studied.

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Innovations in Mechanical Engineering (ICIME 2021).

The Workshop on Decadal Science Strategy Surveys was held on November 14-16, 2006, to promote discussions of the use of National Research Council (NRC) decadal surveys for developing and implementing scientific priorities, to review lessons learned from the most recent surveys, and to identify potential approaches for future surveys that can enhance their realism, utility, and endurance.

A History of Astronomy, first published in 1907, offers a comprehensive introduction to the steady development of the science since its inception in the ancient world up to the momentous progress of the nineteenth century.

This book presents the dynamic modeling and attitude control of flexible spacecraft with time-varying parameters.

This is the first Structural Dynamics book focused on this indispensable aspect of liquid rocket engine design.

This book focuses on the high-accuracy attitude control system design and approaches for satellite with modeling error including system uncertainties, actuator faults, and disturbances.

DIE GRÖSSTE LÜGE IN DER GESCHICHTE STEHT KURZ VOR DER ZERSCHLAGUNG.