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Genre/Form: | Wörterbuch |
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Document Type: | Book |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Mark Williamson |
ISBN: | 9780521142311 0521142318 9780521660778 0521660777 |
OCLC Number: | 953679893 |
Notes: | Previous edition: 2001. |
Description: | viii, 464 Seiten : Illustrationen, Karten ; 23 cm |
Contents: | Preface and user's guide; Acknowledgements; The dictionary; Classified list of dictionary entries: 1. Spacecraft technology; 2. Communications technology; 3. Propulsion technology; 4. Launch vehicle technology; 5. Space Shuttle; 6. Manned spaceflight; 7. Unmanned spacecraft; 8. Materials; 9. Propellants; 10. Orbits; 11. Physics and astronomy; 12. Space centres and organisations; 13. Miscellaneous. |
Responsibility: | Mark Williamson. |
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Review of the hardback: '[It is] absolutely splendid and [is] at exactly the right level ... I know of nothing like it ... The author['s] knowledge [in these fields] is encyclopedic and he knows what he is talking about.' A. E. Roy, University of Glasgow Review of the hardback: 'The logical arrangement, the easily understood text, and the use of photographs and sketches make this book a valuable reference (for readers with many levels of interest in space).' STI Bulletin Review of the hardback: ' ... a first class ... volume ... highly recommended.' Space Insurance Report Review of the hardback: 'You wouldn't expect most dictionaries to be pleasant or interesting reading-matter. The Dictionary of Space Technology is a nice exception.' Space Science Review Review of the hardback: 'It can be recommended to anyone with an interest in space research.' Zeitschrift fur Luft und Weitraumrecht Review of the hardback: '... a very useful addition to any space enthusiast's library.' Peter Mata, Spaceflight Read more...


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