Introduction To Rocket Science And Space Exploration

Introduction to Rocket Science and Space Exploration

The growing demand of space services for imaging, mobile communication, global positioning systems and disaster management, life extension of satellites by fueling, space station operations, deflecting incoming asteroids, and reducing debris from orbits, requires reusable rockets. The chapters in the book cover understanding of the universe, history of rockets, space missions, satellites, the principle of rocketry, its design and development, rocket technology, the solar system, the environment and protection of earth, and thoughts on Earth 2.0. Features: Explores the link between universe, space exploration, and rocketry. Discusses topics such as protection of the Earth from asteroids, debris, and global warming. Includes basic methodology to be adopted to design rockets for various applications. Covers use of multi-objective optimisation to realise a system and differences in design philosophies for satellite launch. Examines material on environmental protection of the Earth. This book is aimed at senior undergraduates and professionals in aerospace engineering.

Rocket Science Made Simple

An Advanced Guide to Rocket Science

Today, with the dramatic advancement of space science, the attempts to conquer space and discover the many unknowns in it, such as human travel to other planets or launching and placing satellites in Earth orbits for various applications, all depend on the design of a suitable rocket containing cargo. This book discusses the different components of such a rocket, their functionality, and their design in a very fluent way whilst being straightforward. Appealing to academics and students interested in aerospace sciences along with anyone intrigued in the inner workings of rocket science and space travel.