Space Systems Failures: Disasters and Rescues of Satellites, Rocket and Space Probes (Springer Praxis Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (777 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0387215190 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 370 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-22 |
| Language | : | English |
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Describes engineering aspects of the spacecraft, making this a valuable complementary reference work to conventional engineering texts.. Focuses on the causes of the failures and discusses how the engineering knowledge base has been enhanced by the lessons learned. The very first book on space systems failures written from an engineering perspective. Discusses non-fatal anomalies which do not affect the ultimate success of a mission, but which are failures nevertheless
Anyone involved in the design, manufacturing and operation of spacecraft and launch vehicles should read this book … and learn." (satellite-evolution, May/June, 2007). From the reviews:"Harland (space historian) and Lorenz (Univ. … it is a must for scientists and engineers engaged in or planning a career in space systems. of Arizona, Tucson), using occasional flashes of humor, explore in depth the wide variety of causes of failure of space systems … . The book is illustrated with black-and-white photos and diagrams … . … The book is pretty well encyclopaedic … . Howard, CHOICE, November, 2005)"This book is the literary equivalent of the ‘tell-all’ TV documentary and should meet most of its readers’ vicarious interests in what can go wrong in – or on the way to –space. Summing Up: Recommended." (W. The book contains many … illustrations, extensive
Encyclopedic by which I mean a small amount of information about each of a large number of facts, with very little analysis or insight. And, just about as interesting to read as chapter after chapter of encyclopedia entries.Looking at each chapter's bibliography, you can tell that the authors spent a lot of time poring over back issues of Aviation Week and other publications, so that might save you some time if you are researching a specific failu. Absolutly Fascinating Book This is an absolutely fascinating book. It is the story of learning from failures. In the history of the space programs there have been some 2,500 failures of one kind or another.I can well remember the first American attempt to launch a satellite using the Vanguard rocket. It was a beautiful rocket. It fired up, rose a few feet, then still perfectly balanced came back down and blew up spectacularly. Then there was the European Mars la. Excellent book on space failures This book examines failures related to space exploration in general. It is thorough, much more than I expected. A bit depressing, but it provides invaluable insight into the science, art and craft of building and launching satellites.The book is divided in two quite different parts: launchers and satellites, with a special chapter on repairs undertaken from the space shuttle.The launcher part is organized by launchers types, and has a