Download or read book Dennis Tito written by Joanne Randolph and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses American businessman Dennis Tito and his historic trip to the International Space Station on a Russian spacecraft as the first tourist to pay for space travel.
Download or read book Dennis Tito written by Heather Feldman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2002-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the journey of Dennis Tito, the wealthy businessman who made a trip into space by purchasing a seat aboard a Russian spacecraft.
Download or read book Lost in Space written by Greg Klerkx and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2005-01-11 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The daring, revolutionary NASA that sent Neil Armstrong to the moon has lost its meteoric vision, says journalist and space enthusiast Greg Klerkx. NASA, he contends, has devolved from a pioneer of space exploration into a factionalized bureaucracy focused primarily on its own survival. And as a result, humans haven’t ventured beyond Earth orbit for three decades. Klerkx argues that after its wildly successful Apollo program, NASA clung fiercely to the spotlight by creating a government-sheltered monopoly with a few Big Aerospace companies. Although committed in theory to supporting commercial spaceflight, in practice it smothered vital private-sector innovation. In striking descriptions of space milestones spanning the golden 1960s Space Age and the 2003 Columbia tragedy, Klerkx exposes the “real” NASA and envisions exciting public-private cooperation that could send humans back to the moon and beyond.
Download or read book Praxis Manned Spaceflight Log 1961 2006 written by Tim Furniss and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-08-17 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This flagship work charts a complete chronological log of orbital manned spaceflight. Included are the X-15 "astroflights" of the 1960s, and the two 1961 Mercury and Redstone missions which were non-orbital. There is an image depicting each manned spaceflight, and data boxes containing brief biographies of all the space travelers. The main text is a narrative of each mission, its highlights and accomplishments, including the strange facts and humorous stories connected to every mission. The resulting book is a handy reference to all manned spaceflights, the names of astronauts and cosmonauts who flew on each mission, their roles and accomplishments.
Download or read book Red Moon Rising written by Greg Autry and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The space race was a critical determining factor in the Cold War. After its Sputnik miracle, the Soviets’ loss of the race to the Moon undermined the international mystique of Communism and crushed the USSR’s dreams of world domination. America’s wildly successful Apollo program, by sharp contrast, brought America global glory and prestige—along with a plethora of “miracle technologies” that accelerated economic growth and strengthened US national security for half a century. We are now embroiled with a brutal and autocratic Communist China in a new cold war and second, far more consequential, race to the Moon—whichever country seizes the commanding heights of the moon will have preferential access to vast lunar resources that will determine the quality of life on Earth and the political and moral character of the human diaspora as it advances into the solar system. America should win Space Race 2.0 and is leading an international and commercial coalition to do so. Yet, Communist China is giving no ground even as its rockets soar above us. The clear risk: Timid and visionless policy makers in the White House and Congress may well surrender the ultimate high ground to the butchers of Beijing. Greg Autry and Peter Navarro have been warning of this competition for more than a decade. Both were influential in the construction of America’s triumphant space agenda during the Trump administration. In this book, they take you through the technology, economics, and history of this important topic and provide policy recommendations that will win the Space Race for America.
Download or read book Audacious Aviators written by Jen Green and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2023-10-09 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book tells the stories of adventurers who have defied gravity and soared above the Earth, from pioneer aviators and astronauts to the free-falling fearlessness of Felix Baumgartner. Find out about the courage and skill of audacious aviators, and whether you've got what it takes to be an ultimate adventurer.
Download or read book Outposts on the Frontier written by Jay Chladek and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2017-08 with total page 511 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest man-made structure to orbit Earth and has been conducting research for close to a decade and a half. Yet it is only the latest in a long line of space stations and laboratories that have flown in orbit since the early 1970s. The histories of these earlier programs have been all but forgotten as the public focused on other, higher-profile adventures such as the Apollo moon landings. A vast trove of stories filled with excitement, danger, humor, sadness, failure, and success, Outposts on the Frontier reveals how the Soviets and the Americans combined strengths to build space stations over the past fifty years. At the heart of these scientific advances are people of both greatness and modesty. Jay Chladek documents the historical tapestry of the people, the early attempts at space station programs, and how astronauts and engineers have contributed to and shaped the ISS in surprising ways. Outposts on the Frontier delves into the intriguing stories behind the USAF Manned Orbiting Laboratory, the Almaz and Salyut programs, Skylab, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project, Spacelab, Mir station, Spacehab, and the ISS and gives past-due attention to Vladimir Chelomei, the Russian designer whose influence in space station development is as significant as Sergei Korolev's in rocketry. Outposts on the Frontier is an informative and dynamic history of humankind's first outposts on the frontier of space.
Download or read book 20 Greatest Astronauts of the World by Monika Koli Profiles of Space Pioneers and Cosmic Explorers written by Monika Koli and published by Namaskar Book. This book was released on 2024-02-02 with total page 149 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an inspiring journey through the cosmos with "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" by Monika Koli. In this captivating book, Koli profiles the remarkable achievements and groundbreaking contributions of twenty extraordinary individuals who have ventured beyond the bounds of Earth. As you delve into the pages of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," be prepared to be inspired by tales of courage, determination, and the pioneering spirit of exploration. Koli's insightful profiles offer readers a glimpse into the lives of these space pioneers and cosmic explorers. But here's the question that lingers in the vastness of space: What if the legacy of these astronauts extends beyond their individual achievements, shaping the future of humanity's journey into the cosmos? Could their bravery and innovation inspire the next generation of space explorers to reach even greater heights? Engage with Koli's compelling narratives as she celebrates the accomplishments of these remarkable individuals and explores the challenges they faced on their journey to the stars. Through her detailed research and engaging storytelling, Koli invites readers to discover the human stories behind the headlines. Are you ready to be inspired by the extraordinary achievements of the world's greatest astronauts? Allow yourself to be captivated by the tales of courage and exploration in "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World," where each profile offers a glimpse into the awe-inspiring world of space travel. Join Koli as she celebrates the pioneers who dared to venture beyond the confines of our planet. Here's your invitation to celebrate the spirit of exploration and discovery with Monika Koli's "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World." Will you accept the challenge to learn from the past and inspire the future? Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience this tribute to the heroes of space exploration. Purchase your copy of "20 Greatest Astronauts of the World" now, and let the stories of these cosmic adventurers inspire you to reach for the stars.
Download or read book 20 Greatest Astronauts of The World written by Monika Koli and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been many astronauts who have made tremendous contributions to our knowledge of space. But asking “who is the most famous?” is somewhat tricky. For one, it’s a bit subjective. And second, it can be hard to objectively measure just how important and individuals’ contributions really are. Surely, all astronauts are deserving of recognition and respect for their bravery and contributions to the pursuit of knowledge.
Download or read book Russia written by Ruth Jenkins and published by Evans Brothers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information using maps, diagrams, charts and photos to support the text. Each book in this series offers an insight into the life of the country, providing an ideal support for GCSE Geography studies, as well as providing general information about the countries of the world.
Download or read book Realizing Tomorrow written by Chris Dubbs and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-04-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: U.S.A.F. Chief of Staff 2013 Professional Reading List Selection Nearly forty years passed between the Apollo moon landings, the grandest accomplishment of a government-run space program, and the Ansari X PRIZE-winning flights of SpaceShipOne, the greatest achievement of a private space program. Now, as we hover on the threshold of commercial spaceflight, authors Chris Dubbs and Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom look back at how we got to this point. Their book traces the lives of the individuals who shared the dream that private individuals and private enterprise belong in space. Realizing Tomorrow provides a behind-the-scenes look at the visionaries, the crackpots, the financial schemes, the legal wrangling, the turf battles, and--underpinning the entire drama--the overwhelming desire of ordinary people to visit outer space. A compelling story of the pioneers of commercial spaceflight--and their efforts to open the final frontier to everyone--this book traces the path to private spaceflight even as it offers an instructive, entertaining, and cautionary note about its future.
Download or read book TIM PEAKE and BRITAIN S ROAD TO SPACE written by Erik Seedhouse and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-09-11 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries the British developed a reputation as a nation of explorers. From Francis Drake’s circumnavigation of the globe to the ascent of Everest, British explorers crossed oceans and continents and ventured where few, if any, had gone before. Until very recently, that legacy of exploration had not extended to space. For decades, successive governments chose to stay out of the human spaceflight programme, but in 2008 there were signs of optimism when ESA selected a new class of six astronauts, including, for the first time, a British representative: Timothy Peake. This book puts the reader in the flight suit of Britain’s first male astronaut. In addition to delving into the life of Tim Peake, this book discusses the learning curves required in astronaut and mission training and the complexity of the technologies required to launch an astronaut and keep them alive for months on end. This book underscores the fact that technology and training, unlike space, do not exist in a vacuum; complex technical systems, like the ISS, interact with the variables of human personality, and the cultural background of the astronauts. But ultimately, this is the story of Tim Peake and the Principia mission and the down-to-the-last-bolt descriptions of life aboard the ISS, by way of the hurdles placed by the British government and the rigors of training at Russia’s Star City military base.
Download or read book Space Technology Landers Space Tourism and More written by John Wood and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Someday, families might fly aboard spacecraft to reach their vacation destination. That day might be sooner than many think with companies like Space X hard at work on kinds of spaceflight that could lead to space tourism. This book explores the deep reaches of space alongside the latest high-tech developments used for space travel and exploration. Exciting photographs of this technology at work draws in readers even more as they discover the vast unknowns of space, including many curriculum-supporting STEM concepts.
Download or read book OLYMPIAD EHF SPACE EXPLORER CLASS 1 4 written by Dr. Sandeep Ahlawat and published by EHF Learning Media Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100's of Q's with answer Chapterwise Practice Q's Revision Q's Sample Paper New! updated questions Workbook must for schools student preparing for National Space Science Olympiad(NSSO) conducted by EHF Eduheal Foundation and other national/international olympiad/talent search exams. Based on CBSE,ICSE,GCSE, State Board Syllabus & NCF (NCERT)
Download or read book Space Tourism written by Steve Kortenkamp and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2008 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the training and activities of past space tourists and explores how companies may take tourists to space in the future.
Download or read book The Greatest Adventure written by Colin Burgess and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2021-08-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Greatest Adventure explores the past, present, and future of the space race. The space race was perhaps the greatest technological contest of the twentieth century. It was a thrilling era of innovation, discovery, and exploration, as astronauts and cosmonauts were launched on space missions of increasing length, complexity, and danger. The Greatest Adventure traces the events of this extraordinary period, describing the initial string of Soviet achievements: the first satellite in orbit; the first animal, man, and woman in space; the first spacewalk; as well as the ultimate US victory in the race to land on the moon. The book then takes the reader on a journey through the following decades of space exploration to the present time, detailing the many successes, tragedies, risks, and rewards of space exploration.
Download or read book Star Wars Year By Year New Edition written by Kristin Baver and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-11-02 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover everything you've ever wanted to know about Star Wars in this complete history of the most famous franchise in movie history. Painstakingly researched and superbly illustrated, Star Wars™ Year By Year: A Visual History, New Edition presents a unique Star Wars timeline-the full history of the amazing Star Wars phenomenon as you've never seen it before. This stunning visual journey features trivia and cultural cornerstones from director George Lucas' early life through to the iconic movie stills, comic books, novels, toys, video games, and theme parks that have spawned from five decades of seminal film making. Fully updated and expanded, this edition encompasses all nine episodes of the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies, along with the standalone movies Rogue One and Solo, and the acclaimed television series, The Mandalorian. Produced in full collaboration with Lucasfilm and written by renowned Star Wars experts, Star Wars Year by Year: A Visual History, New Edition is ideal for Star Wars fanatics and newbies alike. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd.
