Wings in Orbit: Scientific and Engineering Legacies of the Space Shuttle, 1971-2010

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Physics, Astronomy, Other Sciences, History
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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781465844071
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: August 5, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781465844071
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: August 5, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

The printed version of Wings in Orbit, the official history of the Space Shuttle program, is an essential addition to the library of any spaceflight enthusiast. World Spaceflight News now presents this complementary flowing-text version for e-readers. This excellent NASA document has the dramatic tale of the development and operation of the most complex machine in history, with unique behind-the-scenes engineering and scientific information. Although there is some predictable recounting of familiar history, this book contains an extraordinary amount of new information revealing the true complexity of the Shuttle system and the extreme challenges faced by NASA. Even long-time Shuttle observers are sure to find something new and interesting on almost every page. There is an honest and open discussion of the Challenger and Columbia accidents, along with a fascinating overview of the use of the Shuttle for military and national security missions.

NASA describes the book: ”Authoritatively documents the many accomplishments of NASA's Space Shuttle Program from its origins to the present. Beginning with a Foreword by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides clear, accurate, and authentic accounts from NASA's best subject matter experts, including aerospace engineers who worked with the shuttle program, and leading experts from the science and academic communities. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the program's success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program, and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. Its comprehensive overview of the shuttle and its accomplishments, combined with its lucid prose, makes Wings in Orbit a unique resource for anyone interested in the history and achievements of American space exploration."

As a bonus, this edition includes the text of the official final mission report issued by the NASA Johnson Space Center for the flight of STS-1, the first Space Shuttle mission launched in April 1981 with John Young and Robert Crippen. In addition to technical details, this report includes the report of Young and Crippen on the mission. Over 60 orbiter anomalies are discussed.

Contents include: Magnificent Flying Machine - A Cathedral to Technology * The Historical Legacy * Major Milestones * The Accidents: A Nation's Tragedy, NASA's Challenge * National Security * The Space Shuttle and Its Operations * The Space Shuttle * Processing the Shuttle for Flight * Flight Operations * Extravehicular Activity Operations and Advancements * Shuttle Builds the International Space Station * Engineering Innovations * Propulsion * Thermal Protection Systems * Materials and Manufacturing * Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics * Avionics, Navigation, and Instrumentation * Software * Structural Design * Robotics and Automation * Systems Engineering for Life Cycle of Complex Systems * Major Scientific Discoveries * The Space Shuttle and Great Observatories * Atmospheric Observations and Earth Imaging * Mapping the Earth: Radars and Topography * Astronaut Health and Performance * The Space Shuttle: A Platform That Expanded the Frontiers of Biology * Microgravity Research in the Space Shuttle Era * Space Environments * Social, Cultural, and Educational Legacies * NASA Reflects America's Changing Opportunities * NASA Impacts US Culture * Education * Industries and Spin-offs

NASA's space shuttle fleet began setting records with its first launch on April 12, 1981 and continued to set high marks of achievement and endurance through 30 years of missions. Starting with Columbia and continuing with Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour, the spacecraft has carried people into orbit repeatedly, launched, recovered and repaired satellites, conducted cutting-edge research and built the largest structure in space, the International Space Station.

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The printed version of Wings in Orbit, the official history of the Space Shuttle program, is an essential addition to the library of any spaceflight enthusiast. World Spaceflight News now presents this complementary flowing-text version for e-readers. This excellent NASA document has the dramatic tale of the development and operation of the most complex machine in history, with unique behind-the-scenes engineering and scientific information. Although there is some predictable recounting of familiar history, this book contains an extraordinary amount of new information revealing the true complexity of the Shuttle system and the extreme challenges faced by NASA. Even long-time Shuttle observers are sure to find something new and interesting on almost every page. There is an honest and open discussion of the Challenger and Columbia accidents, along with a fascinating overview of the use of the Shuttle for military and national security missions.

NASA describes the book: ”Authoritatively documents the many accomplishments of NASA's Space Shuttle Program from its origins to the present. Beginning with a Foreword by astronauts John Young and Robert Crippen, this compelling book provides clear, accurate, and authentic accounts from NASA's best subject matter experts, including aerospace engineers who worked with the shuttle program, and leading experts from the science and academic communities. The book captures the passion of those who devoted their energies to the program's success for more than three decades. It focuses on their science and engineering accomplishments, the rich history of the program, and the shuttle as an icon in U.S. history. Its comprehensive overview of the shuttle and its accomplishments, combined with its lucid prose, makes Wings in Orbit a unique resource for anyone interested in the history and achievements of American space exploration."

As a bonus, this edition includes the text of the official final mission report issued by the NASA Johnson Space Center for the flight of STS-1, the first Space Shuttle mission launched in April 1981 with John Young and Robert Crippen. In addition to technical details, this report includes the report of Young and Crippen on the mission. Over 60 orbiter anomalies are discussed.

Contents include: Magnificent Flying Machine - A Cathedral to Technology * The Historical Legacy * Major Milestones * The Accidents: A Nation's Tragedy, NASA's Challenge * National Security * The Space Shuttle and Its Operations * The Space Shuttle * Processing the Shuttle for Flight * Flight Operations * Extravehicular Activity Operations and Advancements * Shuttle Builds the International Space Station * Engineering Innovations * Propulsion * Thermal Protection Systems * Materials and Manufacturing * Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics * Avionics, Navigation, and Instrumentation * Software * Structural Design * Robotics and Automation * Systems Engineering for Life Cycle of Complex Systems * Major Scientific Discoveries * The Space Shuttle and Great Observatories * Atmospheric Observations and Earth Imaging * Mapping the Earth: Radars and Topography * Astronaut Health and Performance * The Space Shuttle: A Platform That Expanded the Frontiers of Biology * Microgravity Research in the Space Shuttle Era * Space Environments * Social, Cultural, and Educational Legacies * NASA Reflects America's Changing Opportunities * NASA Impacts US Culture * Education * Industries and Spin-offs

NASA's space shuttle fleet began setting records with its first launch on April 12, 1981 and continued to set high marks of achievement and endurance through 30 years of missions. Starting with Columbia and continuing with Challenger, Discovery, Atlantis and Endeavour, the spacecraft has carried people into orbit repeatedly, launched, recovered and repaired satellites, conducted cutting-edge research and built the largest structure in space, the International Space Station.

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