Space Rescue : Ensuring the Safety of Manned Spacecraft

Name: Space Rescue
Brand: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
SKU: 9780387699059
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ISBN: 9780387699059

2009 ed.

by Shayler David

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Format Paperback / softback

Book Series Springer Praxis Books

ISBN-10 0387699058

ISBN-13 9780387699059

Edition 2009 ed.

Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Country of Manufacture GB

Country of Publication GB

Publication Date Feb 13th, 2009

Print length 356 Pages

Product Classification: Astronautics

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Along with a review of the development of crew survival and escape methods from the earliest designs to today's discussions of systems aboard the ISS, the author examines the wilderness training programs and abort simulations used to help prepare the crews.

Looks forward to the completion of the ISS, possibility of return to the moon, manned flights to Mars, and the prospect of safety and rescue far beyond.

Describes the role of Mission Control and recovery forces in ensuring the support from the ground to the crew in space.

Provides a unique range of historic archive of material on the Russian programme.

Presents a review of the Columbia accident, its investigation and various proposed rescue scenarios.

Details escape systems devised for rocket research aircraft, early manned spacecraft, abort and recovery options from Earth orbit, and from lunar distance.

Demonstrates that crew safety has been a factor in planning and mounting on all manned spaceflights.

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