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OverviewDesigned between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2010. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction and operation. The Shuttle's internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics systems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David BakerPublisher: Haynes Publishing Group Imprint: J H Haynes & Co Ltd Dimensions: Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 27.00cm Weight: 0.865kg ISBN: 9781844258666ISBN 10: 1844258661 Pages: 200 Publication Date: 30 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'an astrogeek's insider dream' www.sciencebase.com `detailed insight...wonderful...An inspiring read.' Spaceflight `a must-have item' BBC Sky At Night Magazine Author InformationDavid Baker joined the US space programme during the Apollo years and later worked on the development of NASA's Shuttle. He has written widely on spaceflight technology and is editor of Aviation News. He lives in Kent. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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