Brings together for the first time details of the technology available and being developed to provide totally reusable launch vehicles for the future exploitati

Annotation "Design Methodologies for Space Transportation Systems is a sequel to the author's earlier text, "Space Transportation: A Systems Approach to Analysi

Annotation This practical book gives young professionals all the information they need to know to get started in the space business. It takes you step-by-step t

The key to opening the use of space to private enterprise and to broader public uses lies in reducing the cost of the transportation to space. More routine, aff

The book addresses the overall integrated design aspects of a space transportation system involving several disciplines like propulsion, vehicle structures, aer