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Rocketing Into the Future

The History and Technology of Rocket Planes

By: Michel van Pelt

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Rocketing Into the Future

The History and Technology of Rocket Planes

By: Michel van Pelt

This book describes the technology, history, and future of rocket planes. Michel van Pelt journies into this exciting world, examining the exotic concepts and actual flying vehicles that have been devised over the last hundred years. He recounts the history of rocket airplanes, from the early pioneers who attached simple rockets onto their wooden glider airplanes to the modern world of high-tech research vehicles. The author visits museums where rare examples of early rocket planes are kept and modern laboratories where future spaceplanes are being developed. He explains the technology in an easily understandable way, describing the various types of rocket airplanes and looking at the possibilities for the future. Michel van Pelt considers future spaceplanes, presenting various modern concepts and developments. He describes the development from cutting edge research via demonstrator vehicles to operational use. He also evaluates the replacement of the Space Shuttle with a seemingly old-fashioned capsule system, the parallel developments in suborbital spaceplanes such as SpaceShipOne and SpaceShipTwo, piloted versus automatic flight, and related developments in airliners and military aircraft.

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Springer Science & Business Media

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ISBN 10

1461432006

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9781461432005

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

By: Michel van Pelt

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Space Tethers and Space Elevators

By: Michel van Pelt

Michel van Pelt explains for the first time the principle of space tethers: what they are and how they can be used in space. He introduces non-technical space enthusiasts to the various possibilities and feasibility of space tethers including the technological challenges and potential benefits. He illustrates how, because of their inherent simplicity, space tethers have the potential to make space travel much cheaper, while ongoing advances in tether material technology may make even seemingly far-fetched ideas a reality in the not too distant future.

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219

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0387765565

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9780387765563

Who Works in Formula One 2006

By: Francoise-Michel Gregoire

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Who Works in Formula One 2006

By: Francoise-Michel Gregoire

This title lists everyone and everything in Formula One for the 2006 season. It contains information on drivers, team principals, cars, engines, mechanics, engineers, key people, sponsors, suppliers, photographers, officials, tracks and more.

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Who Works Sports Publications

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1901711420

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9781901711424

Dream Missions

Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities

By: Michel van Pelt

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Dream Missions

Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities

By: Michel van Pelt

This book takes the reader on a journey through the history of extremely ambitious, large and complex space missions that never happened. What were the dreams and expectations of the visionaries behind these plans, and why were they not successful in bringing their projects to reality thus far? As spaceflight development progressed, new technologies and ideas led to pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology though still grounded in real scientific possibilities. Examples are space colonies, nuclear-propelled interplanetary spacecraft, space telescopes consisting of multiple satellites and canon launch systems. Each project described in this book says something about the dreams and expectations of their time, and their demise was often linked to an important change in the cultural, political and social state of the world. For each mission or spacecraft concept, the following will be covered: • Description of the design. • Overview of the history of the concept and the people involved. • Why it was never developed and flown • What if the mission was actually carried out – consequences, further developments, etc.

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265

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Springer

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3319539418

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9783319539416

Space Tourism

Adventures in Earth Orbit and Beyond

By: Michel van Pelt

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Space Tourism

Adventures in Earth Orbit and Beyond

By: Michel van Pelt

Many scientific papers and popular articles have been written on the topic of space tourism, describing everything from expected market sizes to the rules of 3-dimensional microgravity football. But what would it actually feel like to be a tourist in space, to be hurled into orbit on top of a controlled explosion, to float around in a spacecraft, and to be able to look down on your hometown from above the atmosphere? Space tourism is not science fiction anymore, Michel van Pelt tells us, but merely a logical step in the evolution of space flight. Space is about to be opened up to more and more people, and the drive behind this is one of the most powerful economic forces: tourism. Van Pelt describes what recreational space travel might look like, and explains the required space technology, the medical issues, astronaut training, and the possibilities of holidays to destinations far, far away. This is a book for everyone who has ever dreamed of traveling to space: a dream which, according to van Pelt, may not be so far from becoming a reality. Consider it the armchair traveler's guide to the coming boom in space tourism.

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248

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Springer Science & Business Media

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ISBN 10

0387402136

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9780387402130

Space Invaders

How Robotic Spacecraft Explore the Solar System

By: Michel van Pelt

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Space Invaders

How Robotic Spacecraft Explore the Solar System

By: Michel van Pelt

Manned space programs attract the most media attention, and it is not hard to understand why: the danger, the heroism, the sheer adventure we as earthbound observers can imagine when humans are involved. But robotic missions deserve a respectful and detailed history and analysis of their own, and this book provides it. Instead of describing one specific spacecraft or mission, Michel van Pelt offers a "behind the scenes" look at the life of a space probe from its first conceptual design to the analysis of the scientific data returned by the spacecraft.

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0387688803

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9780387688800

Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

By: Michel Hersen

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Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

By: Michel Hersen

Provides a thorough examination of the components of behavior modification, behavior therapy, cognitive behavior therapy, and applied behavior analysis for both child and adult populations in a variety of settings. Although the focus is on technical applications, entries also provide the historical context in which behavior therapists have worked, including research issues and strategies.

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SAGE

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0761927476

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9780761927471

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

By: Michel van Pelt

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Rocketing Into the Future

The History and Technology of Rocket Planes

By: Michel van Pelt

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The History and Technology of Rocket Planes

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Dream Missions

Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities

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Space Colonies, Nuclear Spacecraft and Other Possibilities

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3319539396

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Space Invaders

How Robotic Spacecraft Explore the Solar System

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How Robotic Spacecraft Explore the Solar System

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Book's by Michel van Pelt

Rocketing Into the Future

Rocketing Into the Future

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

Who Works in Formula One 2006

Who Works in Formula One 2006

Dream Missions

Dream Missions

Space Tourism

Space Tourism

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Encyclopedia of Behavior Modification and Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

Space Tethers and Space Elevators

Rocketing Into the Future

Rocketing Into the Future

Dream Missions

Dream Missions

Space Invaders

Space Invaders

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