It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English /

It's only rocket science : an introduction in plain English /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Rogers, Lucy.
Imprint:	New York : Springer, c2008.
Description:	1 online resource (xiv, 350 p.) : ill. (some col.)
Language:	English
Series:	Astronomers' universe Astronomers' universe.
Subject:	Astrodynamics -- Popular works. Space flight -- Popular works. Rockets (Aeronautics) -- Popular works. Astrodynamics. Rockets (Aeronautics) Space flight. Popular works.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8885682

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ISBN:	9780387753782 0387753788 9780387753775 (electronic bk.) 038775377X (electronic bk.) 9786611242275 6611242279
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. 327-328) and index. Description based on print version record.
Other form:	Print version: Rogers, Lucy. It's only rocket science. New York : Springer, c2008 9780387753775 038775377X

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Rockets and spacecraft
Space missions
Movement in three dimensions
Propulsion systems
Navigation in three dimensions
Communication
Humans in space
Observing satellites
Where to go
The future
Appendix A : Orbital elements
Appendix B : Coordinate systems
Appendix C : Web site address
Appendix D : Practical information for observing satellites.