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Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816531240Author Henrik BeutherFormat HardbackPage Count 952Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams) 2495g

That's one small step for man... The Moon has always fascinated humans, and thoughts on how to get there occupied minds for hundreds of years. During the space race, setting foot on the Moon was the ultimate goal and the Apollo missions to the Moon are...

The design processes behind a giant leap for mankind.Neil Armstrong in a space suit on the moon remains an iconic representation of America's technological ingenuity. Few know that the Model A-7L pressure suit worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts, and the...

Inspiring science fiction writers for decades, it was no surprise when the space age began in the late 1950s that Mars was an early target for exploration. The earliest attempts were probes designed to fly past and take pictures of the planet. In the...

"Exceptionally absorbing and thrilling. ... Masterful." -NatureA "magnificent" (Scientific American), genre-defying narrative of the most ambitious science project ever conceived: NASA's deep space mission to Europa, the Jovian moon where might swim the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645466973Author Gregg D ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Thorpe BowkerPublisher Thorpe BowkerWeight(grams) 277gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm...

One day, humans will travel to Mars... This book tells you everything you would need to know about a trip to the red planet. From essential preparations for your journey, through to the local climate and landscape, things to do, places to visit and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816534319Author Dale P. CruikshankFormat HardbackPage Count 504Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams) 819g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781467199001Author Taylor BruceFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint WildsamPublisher WildsamWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 152mm * 107mm * 13mm

What can you measure and what are your limits when orbiting in space? Learn about what physical quantities you can measure and what types of sensors you can buy or build. We cover the 5 essential design limits as well: power, bandwidth, resolution,...

The moon landing remains the most astonishing and impressive accomplishment of manned space travel to this day. In July 1969, just eight years after President John F. Kennedy announced the bold plan, the first astronaut set foot on another...

Throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-first, the subject of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) has evoked strong opinions and emotions. For some, the belief in or study of UFOs (known as ufology) has taken on the dimensions of a religious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816537075Author Paul M. SchenkFormat HardbackPage Count 536Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439181034Author Scott M CarpenterFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 363gDimensions(mm) 231mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783948298128Author Maria BurobkinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 36Imprint Power of YetPublisher Power of YetWeight(grams) 109gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 216mm * 2mm

The N1 was the booster rocket for the Soviet manned moon program and was thus the direct counterpart of the Saturn V, the rocket that took American astronauts to the moon in 1969. Standing 345 feet tall, the N1 was the largest rocket ever built by the...

This title is a self-contained follow-up to Understanding Our Unseen Reality: Solving Quantum Riddles (2015). Intended for the general reader but including more advanced material and an appendix of technical references for physics students and...

Inside the epic quest to find life on the water-rich moons at the outer reaches of the solar systemWhere is the best place to find life beyond Earth? We often look to Mars as the most promising site in our solar system, but recent scientific missions...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780930472214Author Dylan ClearfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint G. Stempien Publishing CompanyPublisher G. Stempien Publishing CompanyWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781524862978Author Kate HowellsFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Andrews McMeel PublishingPublisher Andrews McMeel PublishingWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781942130536Author Daniel K. L. ChuaFormat HardbackPage Count 272Imprint Zone BooksPublisher Zone BooksWeight(grams) 604gDimensions(mm) 234mm * 158mm * 24mm

The International Space Law: United Nations Instruments as it represents the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume of instruments that have been developed, promoted and strengthened under the auspices of the United Nations. These instruments...

The moon landing remains the most astonishing and impressive accomplishment of manned space travel to this day. In July 1969, just eight years after President John F. Kennedy announced the bold plan, the first astronaut set foot on another...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476784762Author Stephen PetranekFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Simon & Schuster/ TedPublisher Simon & Schuster/ TedWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262542869Author Brian CleggFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

A sweeping tour of the infrared universe as seen through the eyes of NASA's Spitzer Space TelescopeAstronomers have been studying the heavens for thousands of years, but until recently much of the cosmos has been invisible to the human eye. Launched in...

With plans to launch hotels into orbit and experiments in suspending and reanimating life for ultra-long-distance travel, private companies and entrepreneurs have outpaced NASA as the leaders in the new space race. With accessible prose and relentless...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063047365Author Larry CrumplerFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 1365g

Half a century has passed since arguably the greatest feat of the twentieth century: when Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the Moon. Apollo 11: The Moon Landing In Real Time brings the mission back to life as never before in a thrilling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984881724Author Kelly WeinersmithFormat HardbackPage Count 448Imprint The Penguin PressPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 782gDimensions(mm) 242mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780974144382Author Dr Frank CrossmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 578Imprint Polaris BooksPublisher Polaris BooksWeight(grams) 839gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...

This "accessible and always entertaining" (Booklist) combination of history, pop science, and in-depth reporting offers a fascinating account of the asteroids that hit Earth long ago and those streaming toward us now, as well as how prepared we are...

The story behind the elite scientists, technologists, SF enthusiasts, and billionaires who believe that humanity's destiny is to populate the stars . . .Does humanity have a destiny "in the stars?" Should a species triggering massive extinctions on its...

From myth to Musk, astrology to astronomy, Dr Stuark Clark selects the very best writing about the Red Planet. From its very first sighting, Mars has been a source of fascination for humanity. Named for the Roman god of war, this red planet has been...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781588346490Author Roger D. LauniusFormat HardbackPage Count 264Imprint Smithsonian BooksPublisher Smithsonian BooksWeight(grams) 1g

A scientist's inspiring vision of our return to the Moon as humanity's next thrilling step in space explorationJust over half a century since Neil Armstrong first stepped foot on the lunar surface, a new space race to the Moon is well underway and...

The design processes behind a giant leap for mankindNeil Armstrong in a space suit on the moon remains an iconic representation of America's technological ingenuity. Few know that the Model A-7L pressure suit worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts, and the...

Ten illustrators blast off into outer space to explore the mysteries of our solar system and the galaxies and stars beyond it. Learn about everything from the Big Bang to the Moon landing, find out what makes the day light and the night dark, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816540068Author Victoria MeadowsFormat HardbackPage Count 552Imprint University of Arizona PressPublisher University of Arizona PressWeight(grams) 1618g

Now in paperback, the life story of a world-famous astronaut who was a trailblazer for women and is a role model today. Eileen Collins was an aviation pioneer her entire career, from her crowning achievements as the first woman to command an American...