Wings in Orbit: Scientific and Engineering Legacies of the Space Shuttle, 1971-2010
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (914 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0160868467 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 611 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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An imperfect, detailed look at the Space Shuttle FalconBravo The Good: This is a hefty tome, a textbook-style approach to learning about what the shuttle did both as a vehicle and as a technology demonstrator. It's split into sections listing its not only its flights and missions, but also new techniques for (as an example) applying insulating foam . Jeanne Darc said Excellent book from an engineering perspective. Hi. Really enjoyed the book from an engineering point of view, and it had some nice pictures and diagrams. Bye.. bicyclezero said Poor book design. Where are the personal stories?. As a publication designer myself I must criticize Wings in Orbit for looking dated and very much like a text book. The beauty of some historically significant photographs are muddied by the mediocre print quality. The photo on p.88 should be a full bleed "Poor book design. Where are the personal stories?" according to bicyclezero. As a publication designer myself I must criticize Wings in Orbit for looking dated and very much like a text book. The beauty of some historically significant photographs are muddied by the mediocre print quality. The photo on p.88 should be a full bleed 2 page spread (maybe cut the letter. page spread (maybe cut the letter
No other book on the market has accumulated as many experts and resources on this subject nor broken it down in such easy to understand language with compelling imagery. Starting with a foreword written by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides accurate, authentic and easily understood accounts from NASA’s best subject matter experts and external resources. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. Wings in Orbit is an authoritative documentation of the many accomplishments of the NASA Space Shuttle Program. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the Program’s success for more than three decades. With the Shuttle Program coming to a close, consumers will be inclined to purchase this book as it provides comprehensive information
These will be difficult pursuits.Published by the Johnson Space Center and the Government Printing Office, Wings In Orbit is scheduled for an April 8 release through major book stores, including and Barnes & Noble, as well as at shopNASA. The effort is focused on the shuttle program’s heritage, operational strategy, engineering innovation and contributions to science, education and as well as its social legacy, “The shuttle was to be the first commercially successful space transport,” Wings quickly advises with surprising candor. Nothing came out