NASA Space Shuttle Owners' Workshop Manual
an insight into the design, construction and operation of the nasa space shuttle
$74.61
- Hardcover
200 pages
- Release Date
30 March 2011
Summary
Space Shuttle: An Owner’s Insight Manual
Designed 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, incl…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781844258666 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1844258661 |
| Author: | David Baker |
| Publisher: | Haynes Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | J H Haynes & Co Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 200 |
| Release Date: | 30 March 2011 |
| Weight: | 865g |
| Dimensions: | 270mm x 210mm x 16mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘an astrogeek’s insider dream’
‘detailed insight…wonderful…An inspiring read.’ Spaceflight ‘a must-have item’ BBC Sky At Night Magazine
About The Author
David Baker
David 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.
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