Handbook of Space Technology

Abstract

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.