Download or read book The Fundamentals of Intergalactic Space Travel written by Erick Lofton and published by BookRix. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a lighthearted look into the high tech world of space travel. Hopefully it will serve as a starting point for those looking to journey to the stars. Coupled with experimental spacecraft and engines for sale on YouTube this book is a great read for all.
Download or read book Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel written by Ezekiel Nygren and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-02-28 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hypothetical Spacecraft and Interstellar Travel collects information about the latest and greatest hypothetical spacecraft.
Download or read book Interstellar Travel written by John W. Macvey and published by Avon Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Deep Space Propulsion written by K. F. Long and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-11-25 with total page 379 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The technology of the next few decades could possibly allow us to explore with robotic probes the closest stars outside our Solar System, and maybe even observe some of the recently discovered planets circling these stars. This book looks at the reasons for exploring our stellar neighbors and at the technologies we are developing to build space probes that can traverse the enormous distances between the stars. In order to reach the nearest stars, we must first develop a propulsion technology that would take our robotic probes there in a reasonable time. Such propulsion technology has radically different requirements from conventional chemical rockets, because of the enormous distances that must be crossed. Surprisingly, many propulsion schemes for interstellar travel have been suggested and await only practical engineering solutions and the political will to make them a reality. This is a result of the tremendous advances in astrophysics that have been made in recent decades and the perseverance and imagination of tenacious theoretical physicists. This book explores these different propulsion schemes – all based on current physics – and the challenges they present to physicists, engineers, and space exploration entrepreneurs. This book will be helpful to anyone who really wants to understand the principles behind and likely future course of interstellar travel and who wants to recognizes the distinctions between pure fantasy (such as Star Trek’s ‘warp drive’) and methods that are grounded in real physics and offer practical technological solutions for exploring the stars in the decades to come.
Download or read book The Science of Interstellar written by Kip Thorne and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journey through the otherworldly science behind Christopher Nolan’s award-winning film, Interstellar, from executive producer and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Kip Thorne. Interstellar, from acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan, takes us on a fantastic voyage far beyond our solar system. Yet in The Science of Interstellar, Kip Thorne, the Nobel prize-winning physicist who assisted Nolan on the scientific aspects of Interstellar, shows us that the movie’s jaw-dropping events and stunning, never-before-attempted visuals are grounded in real science. Thorne shares his experiences working as the science adviser on the film and then moves on to the science itself. In chapters on wormholes, black holes, interstellar travel, and much more, Thorne’s scientific insights—many of them triggered during the actual scripting and shooting of Interstellar—describe the physical laws that govern our universe and the truly astounding phenomena that those laws make possible. Interstellar and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s14).
Download or read book Interstellar Manned Space Travel written by Jeri Freedman and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sci-fi novels, movies, and TV shows have provided ideas on how interstellar space travel might be accomplished, allowing humans to travel far beyond the Milky Way galaxy. Many of these ideas are being explored by scientists today. In this enlightening book, readers learn about how human interstellar travel might be accomplished and how STEM skills are being used to solve the problems involved. Human interstellar space travel raises a variety of ethical questions as well, such as who goes on this one-way trip, traveling far from home for years or even generations? This resource provides a human and technical overview of a captivating, yet contentious, topic.
Download or read book Interstellar Law written by Brian a Risman and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why the need for Interstellar Law?There is little doubt that mankind's quest for outer space exploration is growing by leaps and bounds. As generations pass, and space business expands, ideas and systems would likewise develop. Being far removed from the Earth would require localised courts. After all, business disputes - or indeed, criminal offences - would need to be dealt with on the scene, since resolution could not wait on a multi-year mission from Earth. Accordingly, the need for a nearby court system would result in a standardised Interstellar Law. Yes, it would take portions from old Earth law - Private International Law in particular - but it would not be same -- and indeed could not be the same.For example, would the International Law structure on Earth, based on individual nation's legal system, apply in the Interstellar environment? On one hand, the tendency of space travelers to have a 'pale blue dot' view of the earth with no borders visible would be influential. That would suggest there would be one legal system applying in the Interstellar. It would be unlikely, however, that the 'pale blue dot' would be the only reason for one legal system - rather, the high multi-national cost of space exploration and development would preclude multiple nation-based legal systems a couple of years of travel distant. Faced with the costs involved, it is far more likely that one legal system with localised courts, would form the basis of Interstellar Law.
Download or read book Field Propulsion System for Space Travel written by Takaaki Musha and published by Bentham Science Publishers. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This e-book presents an overview of field propulsion systems for the use of space travel and interstellar travel. Such systems include warp drive, space drive and gravity-control schemes, and are propelled receiving the propulsive force derived from an in"
Download or read book The Starflight Handbook written by Eugene F. Mallove and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1989-06-30 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Starflight Handbook is an compendium of the many and varied methods for traversing the vast interstellar gulf."--Publisher.
Download or read book Centauri Dreams written by Paul Gilster and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I wrote this book because I wanted to learn more about interstel lar flight. Not the Star Trek notion of tearing around the Galaxy in a huge spaceship-that was obviously beyond existing tech nology-but a more realistic mission. In 1989 I had videotaped Voyager 2's encounter with Neptune and watched the drama of robotic exploration over and over again. I started to wonder whether we could do something similar with Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to the Sun. Everyone seemed to agree that manned flight to the stars was out of the question, if not permanently then for the indefinitely foreseeable future. But surely we could do something with robotics. And if we could figure out a theoretical way to do it, how far were we from the actual technology that would make it happen? In other words, what was the state of our interstellar technology today, those concepts and systems that might translate into a Voyager to the stars? Finding answers meant talking to people inside and outside of NASA. I was surprised to learn that there is a large literature of interstellar flight. Nobody knows for sure how to propel a space craft fast enough to make the interstellar crossing within a time scale that would fit the conventional idea of a mission, but there are candidate systems that are under active investigation. Some of this effort begins with small systems that we'll use near the Earth and later hope to extend to deep space missions.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Spaceflight written by David Darling and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-04-21 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A commanding encyclopedia of the history and principles of spaceflight-from earliest conceptions to faster-than-light galaxy-hopping Here is the first truly comprehensive guide to space exploration and propulsion, from the first musings of the Greeks to current scientific speculation about interstellar travel using "warp drives" and wormholes. Space buffs will delight in its in-depth coverage of all key manned and unmanned missions and space vehicles-past, present, and projected-and its clear explanations of the technologies involved. Over the course of more than 2,000 extensively cross-referenced entries, astronomer David Darling also provides fascinating insights into the cultural development of spaceflight. In vivid accounts of the major characters and historical events involved, he provides fascinating tales of early innovators, the cross-pollination that has long existed between science fiction and science fact, and the sometimes obscure links between geopolitics, warfare, and advances in rocketry.
Download or read book Path to Transformational Space Exploration the in 2 Volumes written by Philip Lubin and published by World Scientific Publishing Company. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book Professor Lubin lays out the fundamental physics and mathematics required to radically alter our capabilities in propulsion to enable extreme high-speed space flight both in our solar system and beyond. The case is made that the only currently viable solution to enable this transformation, including relativistic flight for the first interstellar robotic missions, is using large-scale directed energy. Traditional methods of propulsion are not capable of achieving the speed required for rapid missions in our solar system, including fast crewed missions to Mars as well as the many robotic missions desired both in our solar system and to the nearest stars. Humanity has now reached a technological tipping point with the ability to project power over vast distances with transformational implications in a wide variety of areas from propulsion to beaming power throughout our solar system to planetary defence. In a series of over 50 technical papers the fundamentals of this transformation are outlined and synthesized in this book, allowing a detailed understanding of the many challenges ahead and a roadmap to the future direction for human exploration far beyond our solar system. While the road ahead is long and challenging, it provides the path to radically alter humanity's future in ultra-high-speed space exploration.
Download or read book Quest for the Stars written by Ben Rankin and published by . This book was released on 2022-11-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploration is a human trait. For as long as humans have walked the Earth they have been inspired to achieve more and search further. For those interested in spaceflight, the greatest adventure of them all is to journey through interstellar space. This book discusses five prominent interstellar propulsion systems and analyses their feasibility. It also discusses a relevant interstellar travel case study method.
Download or read book Space Exploration For Dummies written by Cynthia Phillips and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-05-04 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your comprehensive guide to remarkable achievements in space Do you long to explore the universe? This plain-English, fully illustrated guide explains the great discoveries and advancements in space exploration throughout history, from early astronomers to the International Space Station. You'll learn about the first satellites, rockets, and people in space; explore space programs around the world; and ponder the controversial question: Why continue to explore space? Take a quick tour of astronomy get to know the solar system and our place in the galaxy, take a crash course in rocket science, and live a day in the life of an astronaut Run the Great Space Race trace the growth of the Space Age from Sputnik to the Apollo moon landings and meet the robots that explored the cosmos Watch as space exploration matures from the birth of the Space Shuttle to the creation of the Mir Space Station to successes and failures in Mars exploration, see how space programs reached new levels Journey among the planets check out the discoveries made during historic voyages to the inner and outer reaches of the solar system Understand current exploration review the telescopes in space, take a tour of the International Space Station, and see the latest sights on Mars Look into the future learn about upcoming space missions and increased access to space travel Open the book and find: Descriptions of space milestones and future missions An easy-to-follow chronological structure Color and black-and-white photos The nitty-gritty details of becoming an astronaut A grand tour of the solar system through space missions Explanations of tragedies and narrow escapes Facts on the creation of space stations by NASA and the USSR Ten places to look for life beyond Earth
Download or read book The Cosmic Compendium written by Rupert W. Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-28 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cosmic Compendium: Interstellar Travel is an in-depth look at interstellar travel. It is a great reference for people of all interest levels. Hypothetical propulsion, multi-generational spaceships, special relativity, the voyager program, solar sails, faster-than-light communication, micrometeoroids and much much more are covered in this edition.
Download or read book Interstellar Travel written by Sybil Langdon and published by Bookademy. This book was released on with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos with "Interstellar Travel - Space Explorations, Wormholes and Humanity's Journey to the Stars". Delve into the fascinating realm of interstellar exploration, where science meets speculation, and dreams of distant galaxies become reality. This comprehensive guide explores the latest advancements in space technology, theoretical physics, and visionary concepts shaping humanity's quest to reach the stars. From the theoretical framework of wormholes to the ethical implications of interstellar colonization, each chapter offers captivating insights into the future of space travel and our place in the universe. Join us on an exhilarating adventure beyond the boundaries of Earth and into the vast expanse of the cosmos.
Download or read book Starsailing written by Louis Friedman and published by . This book was released on 1988-01-18 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louis Friedman, Executive Director of the Planetary Society, presents the first comprehensive look at the science and history behind solar sailing and other designs for space travel. Serious science readers and space buffs alike will be fascinated by designs for the square sail, disk sail, and the heliogyro (which features flexible sails many kilometers long). Friedman compares solar sailing to other proposed propulsion sytems such as ion drives and laser propulsion, and takes an insider's look at the million-dollar JPL project of the late '70s, which was the first attempt at a working model. Illustrated.
