Offers a holistic mission portfolio addressing near-term to far-term transportation needs
Introduces a vehicle configuration classification scheme
Includes a step-by-step approach using a parametric flight vehicle sizing methodology
Presents representative infographics, roadmaps, and design case studies
Discusses simulation results concerning vehicle integration, propulsion systems, space launch and in-space operation, as well as the outlook for future technologies
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Editions-Typ
Illustrationen
349
349 s/w Abbildungen
LXI, 463 p. 349 illus.
Maße
Höhe: 285 mm
Breite: 215 mm
Dicke: 34 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-3-662-54742-7 (9783662547427)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-662-54744-1
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Overview.- Our progress appears to be impeded.- Commercial near-Earth space launcher: a perspective.- Commercial near-Earth launcher: propulsion.- Earth orbit on-orbit operations in near-Earth orbit, a necessary second step.- Earth-Moon system: establishing a Solar System presence.- Exploration of our Solar System.- Stellar and interstellar precursor missions.- View to the future and exploration of our Galaxy.