Mark Williamson

Gebundenes Buch

Spacecraft Technology: The Early Years

Beschreibung

This book charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen.

Autor

Mark Williamson BSc, MInstP, MIET, FBIS is an independent Space Technology Consultant advising the space industry and the space insurance community. A Chartered Physicist and Chartered Engineer, he has more than 25 years' experience in satellite communications engineering, technical management and space consultancy. As a technical author, he has written more than 350 articles on space technology and several dozen papers on subjects as diverse as space law, space education and space history. He has also served as the editor of three international space industry magazines. His other books include The Cambridge Dictionary of Space Technology and a student text, The Communications Satellite.

Produktdetails

• History and Management of Tech
• Verlag: Institution of Engineering & Technology
• Seitenzahl: 408
• Erscheinungstermin: Februar 2006
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 239mm x 160mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 680g
• ISBN-13: 9780863415531
• ISBN-10: 0863415539
• Artikelnr.: 23814438