Planetary Landers and Entry Probes

by Viktor Kerzhanovich, James Garry, Andrew Ball, et al.

Book Overview

This book provides a concise but broad overview of the engineering, science and flight history of planetary landers and atmospheric entry probes designed to explore the atmospheres and surfaces of other planets. It covers engineering aspects specific to such vehicles which are not usually treated in traditional spacecraft engineering texts. Examples are drawn from over thirty different lander and entry probe designs that have been used for lunar and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521129583
• ISBN13: 9780521129589
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 364 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.7" x 9.6"