Space Rescue: Ensuring the Safety of Manned Spacecraft

by David J. Shayler

Looks forward to the completion of the ISS, possibility of return to the moon, manned flights to Mars, and the prospect of safety and rescue far beyond.

Describes the role of Mission Control and recovery forces in ensuring the support from the ground to the crew in space.

Provides a unique range of historic archive of material on the Russian programme.

Presents a review of the Columbia accident, its investigation and various...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387699058
• ISBN13: 9780387699059
• Release Date: February 2009
• Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.6" x 9.5"