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Rocket science and spacecraft fundamentals /Kathy Furgang.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: New York, NY : Britannica Educational Publishing, in association with Rosen Educational Services, (c)2018.Edition: First editionDescription: 1 online resourceContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781680486766
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • TL7482 .R635 2018
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Subject: 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.
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Online Book (LOGIN USING YOUR MY CIU LOGIN AND PASSWORD) Online Book (LOGIN USING YOUR MY CIU LOGIN AND PASSWORD) G. Allen Fleece Library ONLINE Non-fiction TL7482.5 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Link to resource Available ocn999644950

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.

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