Table of Contents

Foreword.

Preface.

The Editors.

The Authors.

1 Introduction.

Bibliography.

1.1 Historical Overview.

1.2 Space Missions.

2 Fundamentals.

2.1 The Space Environment.

2.2 Orbital Mechanics.

2.3 Aerothermodynamics and Reentry.

2.4 Meteoroids and Space Debris.

Bibliography.

3 Space Transportation Systems.

3.1 Systems.

3.2 Multistage Rocket Technologies.

3.3 Propulsion Systems.

3.4 Launch Infrastructure.

3.5 System Qualification.

 4 Subsystems of Spacecraft.

4.1 Structure and Mechanisms.

4.2 Electrical Power Supply.

4.3 Thermal Control.

4.4 Satellite Propulsion.

4.5 Attitude Control.

4.6 Data Management.

4.7 Communication.

5 Aspects of Human Space Flight.

5.1 Humans in Space.

5.2 Life Support Systems.

5.3 Rendezvous and Docking.

 6 Mission Operations.

6.1 Spacecraft Operations.

6.2 Control Center.

6.3 The Network of Ground Stations.

6.4 Operations for Human Space Flight.

7 Utilization of Space.

7.1 Earth Observation.

7.2 Communications.

7.3 Navigation.

7.4 Space Astronomy and Planetary Missions.

7.5 Materials Science.

7.6 Space Medicine and Biology.

7.7 New Technologies and Robotics.

 8 Spacecraft Design Process.

8.1 Mission Concept and Architecture.

8.2 Systems Design and Integration.

8.3 Environmental Tests and Basic Concepts.

8.4 System Design Example: CubeSat.

8.5 Exemplary System Design of a Microsatellite Mission.

8.6 Galileo Satellites.

9 Management of Space Projects.

9.1 Management of Space Projects.

9.2 Quality Management.

9.3 Cost Management.

9.4 Legal Aspects of Space Activities.

Acronyms and Abbreviations.

Symbol List.

Index.

About the Author

Professor Wilfried Ley Professor of Space Technology, Fachhochschule Aachen.

Professor Klaus Wittmann Director of Space Operations and Astronaut Training, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen.

Professor Willi Hallmann Professor emeritus, Fachhochschule Aachen.