This text introduces the reader to the concepts and principles of lunar and planetary mission engineering, and provides an overview of the general methodology of systems engineering which underlies space mission design/engineering. It covers a number of past and future space explorations missions, presenting the mission profiles, identifying radiation shielding requirements and describing the characteristics of the moon and the planets. Specific mission details such as atmospheric aerobraking and capture, orbital transfer and interplanetary mission trajectories are also presented, along with propulsion requirements and sizing.
- ISBN13 9780894640254
- Publish Date 1 September 2002
- Publish Status Unknown
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Krieger Publishing Company
- Format Hardcover
- Language English