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Understanding Space
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 520
EAN: 9780073407753
Edition: 3
ISBN: 0073407755
Label: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 800
Publication Date: September 08, 2005
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
Studio: McGraw-Hill Primis Custom Publishing
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Editorial Review:
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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Very interesting
I found this book to be very enjoyable. A great review of Calculus and linear Algebra, are available in the appendix. This book has easily understood orbital concepts and is easy to follow. Anyone with and interest in Space technology should enjoy this book.
Rating:  - I had no problems reading this book.
This textbook was required for 2 of my Aeronautical Science courses in my pursuit for my Masters and I was more than happy to read it again. There is so much useful information in this text.
The author reveals the intricacies of the space environment as well as the hazards of going into space with great depth. If you are required to purchase this book; it's a keeper for reference purposes as well.
Happy reading.
Sam
Rating: - On Time
It's a text book. I ordered it and it got here on time...what more could I ask for?
Rating: - Excellent focus from basic to advanced Astronautics
For the course I'm taking, this text is an excellent resource.
Rating: - Relating Space for the Masses!!
Mr. Jerry Jon Seller's book, "Understanding Space" is an amazing textbook about the technical aspects of space. The text is well written, the diagrams are easily understood, and the "tech-factor" for space geeks is acceptably high. It is no wonder that the United States Air Force has recommended "Understanding Space" as its baseline text concerning Technical aspects of space flight.
For those afraid of "rocket-science" level math, the book is written at a very easy level, using algebra, ... Read More
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