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NASA Space Shuttle Manual
An Insight into the Design, Construction and Operation of the NASA Space Shuttle
| Author: David BakerFormat: Hardcover, 160 Pages Item: 193313 ISBN: 9780760340769 Publisher: Zenith Press Specs Illustrations: 200 color & 50 b/w photos Size: 8.5 x 10.875 Weight: 1.938 lb. Edition: First Published: April 18th 2011 DC: AP List Price: $28.00 $21.00 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
Designed between 1969 and 1972 and first flown into space in 1981, the NASA Shuttle will have flown almost 140 missions by the time it is retired in 2011. David Baker describes the origin of the reusable launch vehicle concept during the 1960s, its evolution into a viable flying machine in the early 1970s, and its subsequent design, engineering, construction, and operation. The Shuttle’s internal layout and systems are explained, including the operation of life support, electrical-power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing, and avionics systems. |
Cybermodeler.com
"While the Shuttles will no-doubt end up in museums, you will never see them in their complete settings ever again and titles like this will be very useful in looking back into the history and higher-level details of this unique spacecraft. This is a nicely written title with great photography that will interest space enthusiasts as well as modelers who are looking for some good views in and around the Space Shuttle. Definitely recommended!"Universe Today.com
"With modern imagery and text reflective of the program’s long history, [NASA Space Shuttle Owners' Workshop Manual] encapsulates all of the accomplishments that the vehicle’s design allowed to become a reality...well worth the price."
FLYING MODELS
"More than 250 photographs and technical illustrations complement the authoritative text, giving insight into this marvel of space-age technology."
INTERNATIONAL PLASTIC MODELERS SOCIETY USA
"This volume is definitely a “must have” for anybody interested in the Shuttle program or seriously building a model of one of these legendary machines. Outstanding!"
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April 22,2011
With the end of the Space Shuttle mission just a few months away, Dr. David Baker, author of NASA Space Shuttle Manual, joined the discussion of the history of the shuttle program on Science Friday on National Public Radio April 22. Learn More.
April 18,2011
Dr. David Baker, author of NASA Space Shuttle Owners' Workshop Manual, discusses the history of the space shuttle and the future of the U.S. space program on Wired.com. Learn More.
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