Reference Guide to the International Space Station - Softcover

Kitmacher, Gary H

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1470028115 ISBN 13: 9781470028114

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2010

Synopsis

The International Space Station (ISS) is a great international, technological, and political achievement. It is the latest step in humankind's quest to explore and live in space. The research done on the ISS may advance our knowledge in various areas of science, enable us to improve life on this planet, and give us the experience and increased understanding that can eventually equip us to journey to other worlds. As a result of the Station s complexity, few understand its configuration, its design and component systems, or the complex operations required in its construction and operation. This book provides high-level insight into the ISS. The ISS is in orbit today, operating with a crew of three. Its assembly will continue through 2010. As the ISS grows, its capabilities will increase, thus requiring a larger crew. Currently, 16 countries are involved in this venture. The sophisticated procedures required in the Station's construction and operation are presented in Amazing 3D Graphics generated by NASA 104 pages of spectacularly detailed color graphics the Space Station as you’ve never seen it before!

About this title

About the Author:

Gary Kitmacher currently works for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1470028115
• ISBN 13: 9781470028114
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140