Inside this new second edition, you'll find:
Space missions
History of space
Orbits and interplanetary trajectories
Atmospheric re-entry
Space system engineering
Spacecraft subsystems
Space operations and support
Economics of space
Satellite communications
Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.