The development of propulsion technology for U.S. space-launch vehicles, 1926-1991 [[electronic resource] /] / J.D. Hunley |
Autore | Hunley J. D. <1941-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (398 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/520973 |
Collana | Centennial of flight series |
Soggetto topico |
Space vehicles - Propulsion systems - History
Rocket engines - Research - United States - History Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 1-60344-453-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458727303321 |
Hunley J. D. <1941-> | ||
College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The development of propulsion technology for U.S. space-launch vehicles, 1926-1991 [[electronic resource] /] / J.D. Hunley |
Autore | Hunley J. D. <1941-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (398 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/520973 |
Collana | Centennial of flight series |
Soggetto topico |
Space vehicles - Propulsion systems - History
Rocket engines - Research - United States - History Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History |
ISBN | 1-60344-453-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910791679003321 |
Hunley J. D. <1941-> | ||
College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The development of propulsion technology for U.S. space-launch vehicles, 1926-1991 / / J.D. Hunley |
Autore | Hunley J. D. <1941-> |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (398 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/520973 |
Collana | Centennial of flight series |
Soggetto topico |
Space vehicles - Propulsion systems - History
Rocket engines - Research - United States - History Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History |
ISBN | 1-60344-453-X |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Intro -- CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- PREFACE -- INTRODUCTION -- CHAPTER 1 German and U. S. Missiles and Rockets, 1926-66 -- CHAPTER 2 U. S. Space-Launch Vehicles, 1958-91 -- CHAPTER 3 Propulsion with Alcohol and Kerosene Fuels, 1932-72 -- CHAPTER 4 Propulsion with Storable Fuels and Oxidizers, 1942-91 -- CHAPTER 5 Propulsion with Liquid Hydrogen and Oxygen, 1954-91 -- CHAPTER 6 Solid Propulsion: JATOs to Minuteman III, 1939-70 -- CHAPTER 7 Titan and Shuttle Boosters, Other Solid Propulsion, 1958-91 -- CHAPTER 8 Conclusions and Epilogue -- NOTES -- A NOTE ON SOURCES -- Index. |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910822676003321 |
Hunley J. D. <1941-> | ||
College Station, : Texas A&M University Press, c2007 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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To reach the high frontier : a history of U.S. launch vehicles / / edited by Roger D. Launius and Dennis R. Jenkins |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (528 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/5 |
Soggetto topico |
Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History
Rocketry - United States - History |
Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
ISBN | 0-8131-4807-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: Episodes in the Evolution of Launch Vehicle Technology; 1. Rocketry and the Origins of Space Flight; 2. Stage-and-a-Half: The Atlas Launch Vehicle; 3. Delta: The Ultimate Thor; 4. Titan: Some Heavy Lifting Required; 5. History and Development of U.S. Small Launch Vehicles; 6. Minuteman and the Development of Solid Rocket Launch Technology; 7. The Biggest of Them All: Reconsidering the Saturn V; 8. Taming Liquid Hydrogen: The Centaur Saga; 9. Broken in Midstride: Space Shuttle as a Launch Vehicle
10. Eclipsed by Tragedy: The Fated Mating of the Shuttle and Centaur11. The Quest for Reusability; 12. Epilogue: ""To the Very Limit of Our Ability"":Reflections on Forty Years of Military-Civil Partnership in Space Launch; Notes on Contributors; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460399203321 |
Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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To reach the high frontier : a history of U.S. launch vehicles / / edited by Roger D. Launius and Dennis R. Jenkins |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (528 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/5 |
Soggetto topico |
Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History
Rocketry - United States - History |
ISBN | 0-8131-4807-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: Episodes in the Evolution of Launch Vehicle Technology; 1. Rocketry and the Origins of Space Flight; 2. Stage-and-a-Half: The Atlas Launch Vehicle; 3. Delta: The Ultimate Thor; 4. Titan: Some Heavy Lifting Required; 5. History and Development of U.S. Small Launch Vehicles; 6. Minuteman and the Development of Solid Rocket Launch Technology; 7. The Biggest of Them All: Reconsidering the Saturn V; 8. Taming Liquid Hydrogen: The Centaur Saga; 9. Broken in Midstride: Space Shuttle as a Launch Vehicle
10. Eclipsed by Tragedy: The Fated Mating of the Shuttle and Centaur11. The Quest for Reusability; 12. Epilogue: ""To the Very Limit of Our Ability"":Reflections on Forty Years of Military-Civil Partnership in Space Launch; Notes on Contributors; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787380803321 |
Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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To reach the high frontier : a history of U.S. launch vehicles / / edited by Roger D. Launius and Dennis R. Jenkins |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (528 p.) |
Disciplina | 629.47/5 |
Soggetto topico |
Launch vehicles (Astronautics) - United States - History
Rocketry - United States - History |
ISBN | 0-8131-4807-3 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Introduction: Episodes in the Evolution of Launch Vehicle Technology; 1. Rocketry and the Origins of Space Flight; 2. Stage-and-a-Half: The Atlas Launch Vehicle; 3. Delta: The Ultimate Thor; 4. Titan: Some Heavy Lifting Required; 5. History and Development of U.S. Small Launch Vehicles; 6. Minuteman and the Development of Solid Rocket Launch Technology; 7. The Biggest of Them All: Reconsidering the Saturn V; 8. Taming Liquid Hydrogen: The Centaur Saga; 9. Broken in Midstride: Space Shuttle as a Launch Vehicle
10. Eclipsed by Tragedy: The Fated Mating of the Shuttle and Centaur11. The Quest for Reusability; 12. Epilogue: ""To the Very Limit of Our Ability"":Reflections on Forty Years of Military-Civil Partnership in Space Launch; Notes on Contributors; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Y; Z |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910814439803321 |
Lexington, Kentucky : , : The University Press of Kentucky, , 2002 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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