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Informationen zum Autor Mark Williamson is an independent Space Technology Consultant advising the space industry and the space insurance community. A Chartered Physicist and Chartered Engineer! he has more than 20 years' experience in satellite communications engineering! technical management and space consultancy. Klappentext A comprehensive and easy-to-use reference tool for anyone interested in space activity. Zusammenfassung This book is a comprehensive source of reference to the most important aspects of this fast-developing field! from basic concepts to advanced applications. With 2300 entries! the unprecedented breadth of coverage ensures that there are entries on all major subject areas. It will be indispensable to anyone with an interest in space activity. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface and user's guide; Acknowledgements; The dictionary; Classified list of dictionary entries: 1. Spacecraft technology; 2. Communications technology; 3. Propulsion technology; 4. Launch vehicle technology; 5. Space Shuttle; 6. Manned spaceflight; 7. Unmanned spacecraft; 8. Materials; 9. Propellants; 10. Orbits; 11. Physics and astronomy; 12. Space centres and organisations; 13. Miscellaneous.
