Launching Into Commercial Space: Innovations in Space Travel

Launching Into Commercial Space: Innovations in Space Travel

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Launching Into Commercial Space: Innovations in Space Travel

Launching Into Commercial Space chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching innovation into tomorrow. With the door closed on the Space Shuttle-era, the revolutionary commercial Space Billionaires of the 21st century are opening a new door. This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of space travel services for all.

Features the history, accomplishments, and future endeavors of: Paul Allen, Stratolaunch Systems; Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin; Robert Bigelow, Bigelow Aerospace; Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic; John Carmack, Armadillo Aerospace; Elon Musk, Space X.

Focuses on the companies expanding their commercial space activities, including: Orbital Science ATK, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Sierra Nevada Corporation, Space X, Stratolauncher, and Virgin Galactic. Launching Into Commercial Space is a fascinating overview of the potential this new era holds to revolutionize the way we see both our world and the universe beyond.

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Country
USA
Manufacturer
AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Ast
Binding
Paperback
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9781624102585