Download or read book Disasters and Accidents in Manned Spaceflight written by Shayler David and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-05-17 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here, Dave Shayler examines the hurdles faced by space crews as they prepare and embark on space missions. Divided into six parts, the text opens with the fateful, tragic mission of the Challenger crew in 1986. This is followed by a review of the risks that accompany every space trip and the unique environment in which the space explorer lives and works. The next four sections cover the four parts of any space flight (training, launch, in-flight and recovery) and present major historical incidents in each case. The final section looks at the next forty years beyond the Earth's atmosphere, beginning with the International Space Station and moving on to the difficulties inherent in a manned exploration of Mars.
Download or read book Investigation Into Apollo 204 Accident written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics. Subcommittee on NASA Oversight and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Committee Serial No. 3. Investigates causes of Jan. 27, 1967 Apollo 204 accident when three astronauts lost their lives. Includes testimony by Thomas R. Baron, author of a report highly critical of spacecraft management at Kennedy Space Center; v.2,pt. 1: Contains text of accident investigation report to NASA by the Apollo 204 Review Board; v.2,pt. 2: Contains Appendix C (continuation) and part of Appendix D to Final Report of Apollo 204 Review Board, which investigated the Jan. 27, 1967 Apollo 204 accident at Kennedy Space Center, in which three astronauts died; v.2,pt. 3: Contains Appendices D (continuation), E, F, and G to the formal report of investigation by the Apollo 204 Review Board of the Apollo 204 accident at Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 27, 1967, when three astronauts perished; v.3: Describes corrective modifications performed on Apollo spacecraft to prevent a repetition of the Apollo 204 accident, during which 3 astronauts perished at Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 27, 1967
Download or read book Space Shuttle Accident written by United States. General Accounting Office and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report to the President written by United States. Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space Systems Failures written by David M. Harland and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-14 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very first book on space systems failures written from an engineering perspective. Focuses on the causes of the failures and discusses how the engineering knowledge base has been enhanced by the lessons learned. Discusses non-fatal anomalies which do not affect the ultimate success of a mission, but which are failures nevertheless. Describes engineering aspects of the spacecraft, making this a valuable complementary reference work to conventional engineering texts.
Download or read book Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident written by DIANE Publishing Company and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1995-07 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Loss of Signal written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRODUCT-- OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price"Loss of Signal", a NASA publication (to be available in May 2014) presents the aeromedical lessons learned from the Columbia accident that will enhance crew safety and survival on human space flight missions. These lessons were presented to limited audiences at three separate Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) conferences: in 2004 in Anchorage, Alaska, on the causes of the accident; in 2005 in Kansas City, Missouri, on the response, recovery, and identification aspects of the investigation; and in 2011, again in Anchorage, Alaska, on future implications for human space flight. As we embark on the development of new spacefaring vehicles through both government and commercial efforts, the NASA Johnson Space Center Human Health and Performance Directorate is continuing to make this information available to a wider audience engaged in the design and development of future space vehicles." Loss of Signal" summarizes and consolidates the aeromedical impacts of the Columbia mishap process-the response, recovery, identification, investigative studies, medical and legal forensic analysis, and future preparation that are needed to respond to spacecraft mishaps. The goal of this book is to provide an account of the aeromedical aspects of the Columbia accident and the investigation that followed, and to encourage aerospace medical specialists to continue to capture information, learn from it, and improve procedures and spacecraft designs for the safety of future crews. This poster presents an outline of "Loss of Signal" contents and highlights from each of five sections - the mission and mishap, the response, the investigation, the analysis and the future. Related products: NASA's First 50 Years: Historical Perspectives: NASA 50 Anniversary Proceedings can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01336-1Leadership in Space: Selected Speeches of NASA Administrator Michael Griffin, May 2005-October 2008 can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01314-1Revolutionary Atmosphere: The Story of the Altitude Wind Tunnel and the Space Power Chambers can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/033-000-01342-6"
Download or read book Columbia Crew Survival Investigation Report written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "NASA commissioned the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB) to conduct a thorough review of both the technical and the organizational causes of the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew on February 1, 2003. The accident investigation that followed determined that a large piece of insulating foam from Columbia's external tank (ET) had come off during ascent and struck the leading edge of the left wing, causing critical damage. The damage was undetected during the mission. The CAIB’s findings and recommendations were published in 2003 and are available on the web at http://caib.nasa.gov/. NASA responded to the CAIB findings and recommendations with the Space Shuttle Return to Flight Implementation Plan.1 Significant enhancements were made to NASA's organizational structure, technical rigor, and understanding of the flight environment. The ET was redesigned to reduce foam shedding and eliminate critical debris. In 2005, NASA succeeded in returning the space shuttle to flight. In 2010, the space shuttle will complete its mission of assembling the International Space Station and will be retired to make way for the next generation of human space flight vehicles: the Constellation Program. The Space Shuttle Program recognized the importance of capturing the lessons learned from the loss of Columbia and her crew to benefit future human exploration, particularly future vehicle design. The program commissioned the Spacecraft Crew Survival Integrated Investigation Team (SCSIIT). The SCSIIT was asked to perform a comprehensive analysis of the accident, focusing on factors and events affecting crew survival, and to develop recommendations for improving crew survival for all future human space flight vehicles. To do this, the SCSIIT investigated all elements of crew survival, including the design features, equipment, training, and procedures intended to protect the crew. This report documents the SCSIIT findings, conclusions, and recommendations."--PDF Executive summary.
Download or read book Investigation of the Challenger Accident written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space Shuttle Accident written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Space Station written by Angela Royston and published by DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley). This book was released on 2000 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mike Foale saved the Russian space station, Mir, from near fatal disasters. Read the thrilling story of his months in space! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
Download or read book Investigation of the Challenger accident written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Investigation Into Apollo 204 Accident written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics. Subcommittee on NASA Oversight and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Committee Serial No. 3. Investigates causes of Jan. 27, 1967 Apollo 204 accident when three astronauts lost their lives. Includes testimony by Thomas R. Baron, author of a report highly critical of spacecraft management at Kennedy Space Center; volume2,pt.1: Contains text of accident investigation report to NASA by the Apollo 204 Review Board; volume 2, part 2: Contains Appendix C (continuation) and part of Appendix D to Final Report of Apollo 204 Review Board, which investigated the Jan. 27, 1967 Apollo 204 accident at Kennedy Space Center, in which three astronauts died; volume 2, part 3: Contains Appendices D (continuation), E, F, and G to the formal report of investigation by the Apollo 204 Review Board of the Apollo 204 accident at Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 27, 1967, when three astronauts perished; volume 3: Describes corrective modifications performed on Apollo spacecraft to prevent a repetition of the Apollo 204 accident, during which 3 astronauts perished at Kennedy Space Center on Jan. 27, 1967.
Download or read book Report to the President by the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident written by United States. Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breaking the Mishap Chain written by Peter W. Merlin and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume contains a collection of case studies of mishaps involving experimental aircraft, aerospace vehicles, and spacecraft in which human factors played a significant role. In all cases the engineers involved, the leaders and managers, and the operators (i.e., pilots and astronauts) were supremely qualified and by all accounts superior performers. Such accidents and incidents rarely resulted from a single cause but were the outcome of a chain of events in which altering at least one element might have prevented disaster. As such, this work is most certainly not an anthology of blame. It is offered as a learning tool so that future organizations, programs, and projects may not be destined to repeat the mistakes of the past. These lessons were learned at high material and personal costs and should not be lost to the pages of history.
Download or read book Columbia Accident Investigation Board Report written by United States. Columbia Accident Investigation Board and published by U.S. Independent Agencies and Commission. This book was released on 2003 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CD-ROM accompanying vol. 1 contains text of vol. 1 in PDF files and six related motion picture files in Quicktime format.
Download or read book Space Systems Failures written by David M. Harland and published by Praxis. This book was released on 2005-05-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very first book on space systems failures written from an engineering perspective. Focuses on the causes of the failures and discusses how the engineering knowledge base has been enhanced by the lessons learned. Discusses non-fatal anomalies which do not affect the ultimate success of a mission, but which are failures nevertheless. Describes engineering aspects of the spacecraft, making this a valuable complementary reference work to conventional engineering texts.
