Recommended Books

Even in digital times, the printed word remains as an essential item. This page offers some recommended books involving employees of the Space Operations and Astronaut Training Institution.

Second edition (July 2022)

Spacecraft Operations

The second edition of the technical book "Spacecraft Operations " has just been published (July 2022). It was primarily written by experts from the German Space Operations Center (GSOC). In addition, there are contributions from the European Space Operations Center (ESOC), the University of Southampton, and the industry.

5th updated and extended edition

Handbuch der Raumfahrttechnik

This standard book, printed in full color, offers students, engineers and scientists as well as ambitious space enthusiasts detailed insights into the fascinating world of spaceflight.

The exciting journey to the unexplored comet

Raumsonde Rosetta

Ten years of flying through space and only one destination: landing on comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in November 2014. Europe's Rosetta space probe is to explore this unknown world of dust, stone and ice for the first time in human history. Does the water on Earth come from comets? Are they even responsible for the origin of life? No one yet knows what secrets these "dirty snowballs" are hiding.

Insights into a unique space mission

Wie Columbus fliegen lernte

This book presents the 14-day 1E mission in which the European Columbus module was launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on the Space Shuttle Atlantis, docked and activated.

2nd corrected and expanded edition

Die Satellitenkommunikation (German)

Satellite communications are evolving - not only in television distribution, but also in multimedia business communications and mobile communications. This book gives you a comprehensive insight into the relevant aspects of this form of communication.

Models, Methods and Applications

Satellite Orbits

This modern presentation guides readers through the theory and practice of satellite orbit prediction and determination. Starting from the basic principles of orbital mechanics, it covers elaborate force models as well as precise methods of satellite tracking.