Handbuch der Raumfahrttechnik (German)
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.
Hanser Verlag
Publisher: Wilfried Ley, Klaus Wittmann, Willi Hallmann
In addition to the basics, the processes and methods for the development, construction, operation and use of space systems are described in seven main chapters:
Launch systems | Space subsystems | Aspects of human spaceflight missions | Mission operations | Space utilization | Spacecraft configuration/design | Space project management
The fifth edition has been completed by new planetary and satellite missions and brought up to date with new content on space biology, satellite navigation, launch systems and the technology of unmanned and manned spacecrafts. The individual chapters have been written by leading experts from universities, research institutes and the space industry.
- Hardcover edition: 944 pages
- Publisher: Carl Hanser Verlag
- Edition: 5th updated and extended edition
- Language: German
- ISBN: 978-3-446-45429-3
- Also available as e-book (PDF) - ISBN: 978-3-446-45723-2