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• William J. Astore
• Jerry Jon Sellers

Understanding Space, 4 th edition Edited By: Sellers, Astore, Giffen & Larson Date: 2014 / CEI The study of astronautics and space missions can appear difficult at times, but our goal with Understanding Space is to bring space down to Earth and de-mystify it, so each reader understands the big picture with confidence. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps the reader understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations. Inkling ebook/ Available on your Mac or PC; Downloadable on iPad, iPhone or Android.

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Print book: 792 pages / 3rd edition. Audience Undergraduate aerospace students Advanced high school students.

William J. Astore

This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics, and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

Jerry Jon Sellers

Understanding Space: an Introduction to Astronautics seeks to de-mystify the study of astronautics and space missions. 792 pages / 3rd edition.