International Space Station: Architecture beyond Earth

International Space Station: Architecture beyond Earth

â€¢ A history of the International Space Station, through the lens of its architectural designâ€¢ Foreword by NASA Astronaut Nicole Stottâ€¢ Perfect for space enthusiasts, as well as anyone with an interest in challenging architectural problem-solving"If you are a space fan, fascinated by the kind of venture the International Space Station represents, this book is an absolute must, full of juicy details and intriguing insights."- Popular Science, March 2016In 1984 President Ronald Reagan gave NASA the go-ahead to build a Space Station. A generation later, the International Space Station is an established and highly successful research centre in Earth's orbit. The history of this extraordinary project is a complex weave of powerful threads - political, diplomatic, financial and technological among them - but none is more fascinating than the story of its design. This book provides the first comprehensive account of the International Space Station s conception, development and assembly in space. As a highly accessible chronicle of a complex piece of design and engineering, it will appeal to readers far beyond the space field.NASA Astronaut Nicole Stott, a veteran of International Space Station Expeditions 20 and 21 and Shuttle Missions STS-128, STS-129 and STS-133, introduces the book with a personal memoir: A Home in Space.
Country USA
Brand Circa Press
Manufacturer Circa Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780993072130
ReleaseDate 2017-04-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780993072130

Country	USA
Brand	Circa Press
Manufacturer	Circa Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780993072130
ReleaseDate	2017-04-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780993072130