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.
A comprehensive and easy-to-use reference tool for anyone interested in space activity.
Mark Williamson is an independent Space Technology Consultant advising the space industry and the space insurance community. A Chartered Physicist and Chartered Engineer, he has more than 20 years' experience in satellite communications engineering, technical management and space consultancy.
'[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.' Professor A. E. Roy, Department of Astronomy, University of Glasgow '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 (A publication of the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Program) ' ... a first class ... volume' ... highly recommended.' Space Insurance Report, DYP Insurance and Reinsurance Research Group '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, Space Research Organization Netherlands 'It can be recommended to anyone with an interest in space research.' Zeitschrift fur Luft und Weitraumrecht '... a very useful addition to any space enthusiast's library.' Peter Mata, Spaceflight
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