The publication of this book is extremely timely, for the next major advances in manned space flight after Project Apollo will most likely be made in earth orbital operations. Manned exploration of the moon will certainly continue after the initial landing, but it will be performed essentially with the Saturn V launch vehicles and Apollo spacecraft developed in Apollo, especially in the early phases. Modifications to this basic hardware will increase operating capabilities to permit extensive lunar explo ration during prolonged stay times by the astronauts on the moon's surface. Manned orbital space stations have been studied for years, and NASA is already well along in development of its first attempt to provide more spacious accommo dations for astronaut-scientists in its Saturn Workshop program. While the Workshop is certainly not the ultimate space station of which our technology is capable, it is a workable, poor man's approach to the immediate need for using and expanding our present manned space flight capability without a de trimentalloss of momentum. The approach of converting a Saturn rocket stage into a manned laboratory and observatory in space is an improvisation that matches the use of the jerry-built Jupiter C back in 1958 to launch Explorer I. Let's hope that it can get the job done just as effectively.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer
ISBN-13
9789027701404
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94282381
Product Key Features
Author
S.F. Singer
Publication Name
Manned Laboratories in Space: Second International Orbital Laboratory Symposium
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Astronomy
Publication Year
1969
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
133 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Volume
16
Item Weight
401g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Astrophysics and Space Science Library
Editor
S.F. Singer
Country/Region of Manufacture
Netherlands
Best Selling in Adult Learning & University
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Adult Learning & University