Author : Erika Harnett
Publisher : Cognella Academic Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781626612518
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (125 download)
Book Synopsis Space and Space Travel by : Erika Harnett
Download or read book Space and Space Travel written by Erika Harnett and published by Cognella Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2015-01-27 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Space and Space Travel is a comprehensive introductory overview of subject matter related to exploration of the solar system. After an initial discussion of energy, power, and the atom, the book explores the Sun and its impact on planets and the space environment, the conditions in space, the fundamentals of space travel, and planetary destinations. Specific topics include the solar interior and atmosphere, space plasma environments and weather, advanced propulsion, the inner solar system, and asteroids and beyond. Photographs, charts, and graphs support the text and enhance learning. Space and Space Travel is broadly based, and can be used in classes that discuss planetary science, space science, space technology, and human space flight. It is suitable for junior and senior level high school courses, as well as survey courses at the university level. The book is also an excellent jumping off point for technical classes that explore a specific topic in detail, but require general background knowledge.