International Space Station: An insight into the history, development, collaboration, production and role of the permanently manned earth-orbiting complex (Owners' Workshop Manual) - Hardcover

Baker, Dr. David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857338390 ISBN 13: 9780857338396

Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK, 2016

Synopsis

The International Space Station (ISS) is a permanently manned earth-orbiting complex where astronauts carry out research into a wide range of scientific activities. It comprises modules built in the USA, Russia, Europe, Japan and Canada. Author David Baker examines how the ISS was built, the logistics modules and freighters operated by its user nations, how the ISS works as an integrated facility, life on board, what the ISS does, the research carried out and who benefits.

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Book Description

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About the Author

Dr. David Baker worked with NASA on the Gemini, Apollo and Shuttle programmes between 1965 and 1990. He has written more than 80 books on spaceflight technology and is the author of the Haynes NASA Space Shuttle Manual, International Space Station Manual, NASA Mars Rovers Manual, Apollo 13 Manual, Soyuz Manual, Rocket Manual and forthcoming Hubble Space Telescope Manual. He lives in East Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Haynes Publishing UK
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0857338390
• ISBN 13: 9780857338396
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 176