Author: Pierre Léna Publisher: Springer Nature ISBN: 3030558118 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 280
Book Description
Since the 1960s, astrophysical discoveries have blossomed, due to the emergence of powerful and new observational tools. Among them, a fantastic improvement of the sharpness of astronomical images, obtained with ground based optical telescopes, has been the result of two revolutions: adaptive optics and optical interferometry. Written for a general audience, interwoven with fascinating details about the evolution of vision and optics, this book tells a personal story of these revolutions in observational astronomy, born two centuries ago and blossoming in the past fifty years. With the construction of the Very Large Telescope in Chile, Europe played a leading role where young scientists, joining creative astronomers and engineers, have developed a superb creativity. Today, incredibly sharp images of exoplanetary systems and black hole environments are obtained and reveal new questions about Earth-like objects or fundamental physics. The author has been one of the actors of this adventure. His first-hand testimony is opening the future to new horizons.
Author: Gregory Vogt Publisher: Millbrook Press ISBN: 9780761316138 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 88
Book Description
Explains the significance of the mission patches worn on the spacesuits of astronauts, discusses how they are designed, and describes the patches for individual space missions.
Author: Russell R. Tobias Publisher: ISBN: Category : Astronautics Languages : en Pages : 746
Book Description
This books includes 280 essays covering U.S. major space programs, piloted and robotic missions, satellites, space centers, space planes, and issues from the earliest missions to the present.
Author: David J. Shayler Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1493928279 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 414
Book Description
The highly successful Hubble Space Telescope was meant to change our view and understanding of the universe. Within weeks of its launch in 1990, however, the space community was shocked to find out that the primary mirror of the telescope was flawed. It was only the skills of scientists and engineers on the ground and the daring talents of astronauts sent to service the telescope in December 1993 that saved the mission. For over two decades NASA had developed the capabilities to service a payload in orbit. This involved numerous studies and the creation of a ground-based infrastructure to support the challenging missions. Unique tools and EVA hardware supported the skills developed in crew training that then enabled astronauts to complete a demanding series of spacewalks. Drawing upon first hand interviews with those closely involved in the project over thirty years ago this story explains the development of the servicing mission concept and the hurdles that had to be overcome to not only launch the telescope but also to mount the first servicing mission – a mission that restored the telescope to full working order three years after its launch, saved the reputation of NASA, and truly opened a new age in understanding of our place in space. This is not just a tale of space age technology, astronauts and astronomy. It is also a story of an audacious scientific vision, and the human ingenuity and determination to overcome all obstacles to make it possible. Hubble Space Telescope: From Concept to Success is a story of an international partnership, dedicated teamwork and a perfect blend of human and robotic space operations that will inspire people of all ages. The subsequent servicing missions that enabled the telescope to continue its scientific program beyond its 25th year in orbit are described in a companion volume Enhancing Hubble’s Vision: Servicing a National Treasure.
Author: Air & Space Magazine Publisher: Smithsonian Institution ISBN: 1588344878 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a lavishly illustrated special edition celebrating the space shuttle era. In thirty years of operation, space shuttles were used in 135 different missions; this volume presents the adventure stories of many of these missions in the astronauts’ own words. Additional contributions by space exploration writers cover the history of the program, technological challenges and triumphs, scientific achievements, and the devastating Challenger and Columbia tragedies. Complete with more than 40 essays and 100 full-color photographs, Space Shuttle 1981-2011 is a captivating overview of this critical part of space history. Although the space shuttle era has ended, its spirit—that of limitless curiosity and a desire for perfection—continues to inspire.
Author: Elaine Scott Publisher: ISBN: Category : Astronautics in astronomy Languages : en Pages : 72
Book Description
This comprehensive observation is about one of the most important scientific achievements of our time. Scott gives a wealth of scientific information and presents the mission's human side as well. Readers get the scoop on what astronauts eat, as well as actual full-color pictures of the astronauts repairing the telescope.
Author: Ben Evans Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 1461432782 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 497
Book Description
April 12, 2011 was the 50th Anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's pioneering journey into space. To commemorate this momentous achievement, Springer-Praxis has produced a mini-series of books that reveals how humanity's knowledge of flying, working, and living in space has grown in the last half century. "Partners in Space" focuses on the early to late 1990s, a time in the post-Soviet era when relations between East and West steadily - though not without difficulty - thawed and the foundations of real harmony and genuine co-operation were laid for the first time with Shuttle-Mir and the International Space Station. This book explores the events which preceded that new ear, including the political demise of Space Station Freedom and the consequences of the fall of the Soviet Union on a once-proud human space program. It traces the history of "the Partnership" through the often traumatic times of Shuttle-Mir and closes on the eve of the launch of Zarya, the first component of today's International Space Station.
Author: Helen Zelon
Author: Helen Zelon
Author: Philip S. Harrington
Author: Pierre Léna
Author: Gregory Vogt
Author: Roger D. Launius
Author: Russell R. Tobias
Author: David J. Shayler
Author: Air & Space Magazine
Author: Elaine Scott
Author: Ben Evans