Rocket science and spacecraft fundamentals /Kathy Furgang.
Furgang, Kathy,
Rocket science and spacecraft fundamentals /Kathy Furgang. - First edition. - New York, NY : Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services, (c)2018. - 1 online resource - From Earth to the Stars .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Rocket Power; Chapter 2: Types Of Spacecraft; Chapter 3: Launches And Ground Control; Chapter 4: Rocketing Into The Future; Glossary; For Further Reading; Index; Back Cover.
None of humanity's great achievements in space exploration would be possible without the work of the scientists who built those amazing rockets that blasted us into the heavens. This captivating resource about human accomplishments in rocket science covers the history of rocketry since the advent of rocket-powered missiles, as well as today's triumphs and our hopes for the future. Straightforward explanations of the science behind multi-stage rockets, liquid propellants, and sounding rockets are included. Sidebars cover pioneers in rocket science, challenges and setbacks in the field, and advi.
9781680486766
Astronautics--Juvenile literature.
Aerospace engineering--Juvenile literature.
Astronautics.
Aerospace engineering.
Electronic Books.
TL7482 / .R635 2018
Rocket science and spacecraft fundamentals /Kathy Furgang. - First edition. - New York, NY : Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services, (c)2018. - 1 online resource - From Earth to the Stars .
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Chapter 1: Rocket Power; Chapter 2: Types Of Spacecraft; Chapter 3: Launches And Ground Control; Chapter 4: Rocketing Into The Future; Glossary; For Further Reading; Index; Back Cover.
None of humanity's great achievements in space exploration would be possible without the work of the scientists who built those amazing rockets that blasted us into the heavens. This captivating resource about human accomplishments in rocket science covers the history of rocketry since the advent of rocket-powered missiles, as well as today's triumphs and our hopes for the future. Straightforward explanations of the science behind multi-stage rockets, liquid propellants, and sounding rockets are included. Sidebars cover pioneers in rocket science, challenges and setbacks in the field, and advi.
9781680486766
Astronautics--Juvenile literature.
Aerospace engineering--Juvenile literature.
Astronautics.
Aerospace engineering.
Electronic Books.
TL7482 / .R635 2018