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Topic: Linking Shuttle and Space Stations (Shayler)
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cspg Member Posts: 6210 From: Geneva, Switzerland Registered: May 2006
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posted 02-23-2017 06:16 AM
Linking the Space Shuttle and Space Stations: Early Docking Technologies From Concept to Implementation by David J. Shayler This book reviews the long, and at times difficult, path in matching the unique capabilities of the Space Shuttle with the creation of a large research station in Earth orbit. As the 1970s progressed it became clear that the Shuttle would not fly as early as hoped because of tight budgets and adjustments to the design of the space station. It was during this period that cooperation with the Soviet Union forged a new relationship in space from which emerged the Apollo Soyuz Test Project. Flown in the summer of 1975 the successful international docking mission encouraged further joint manned space programs between the two countries.While studies and debates continued into the design of the large space stations, and Shuttle development slowly progressed, and thoughts turned to further cooperation with the Soviets in the 1980s. During the same time period plans for a possible return to renovate the Skylab space station had to be abandoned when increased solar activities forced the unmanned Skylab to re-enter the atmosphere prematurely. By 1984 the internationally supported Space Station Freedom, to be assembled from elements launched by the Space Shuttle, had been authorized. The background to this rich history is explored in this book, together with the crucial developments in the skills and procedures that were essential to the subsequent creation of the much larger International Space Station. The book closes with a summary of the nine missions to dock the Shuttle to the Russian Space Station Mir between 1995 and 1998, what was learned from those missions and the lessons which directly applied to the far more complex International Space Station. - Paperback: 290 pages
- Springer (October 2, 2017)
- ISBN-10: 3319497685
- ISBN-13: 978-3319497686
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Dave Shayler Member Posts: 127 From: Halesowen, West Mids, UK Registered: Dec 2009
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posted 05-28-2017 03:23 AM
The draft copy of this title has been checked and sent off for final layout. According to the Springer website publication is expected by August 2017. The companion book "Assembling and Supplying the ISS" is currently being prepared for draft layout and is currently scheduled for publication in September/October. |
Dave Shayler Member Posts: 127 From: Halesowen, West Mids, UK Registered: Dec 2009
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posted 07-07-2017 03:21 AM
This title is now in production. The latest publication date is July 20. | |
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