Journey to the Planets: The Technology to Build a Spacefaring Civilization

by Giancarlo Genta

This book gives an account, as little biased as possible, on human space missions beyond low Earth orbit in general, and specifically to the planets of the solar system. The importance of advanced propulsion is stressed and the mathematical methods needed to design missions based on them are described. The included computer code allows the user to assess the feasibility of the various missions using different propulsion systems and how advancements...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3031576950
• ISBN13: 9783031576959
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 432 Pages