Advances in Space Science and Technology

Contributors

Foreword

Contents of Volumes 1 and 2

The Role of Geology in Lunar Exploration

I. Geological Aspects of Lunar Exploration Programs

II. The Application of Geology to Selected Lunar Exploration Phases

III. Use of Geological Tools in Lunar Exploration

IV. Lunar Exploration Sites and Missions

V. Summary and Conclusions

References

Venus as an Astronautical Objective

I. Introduction

II. Astronomical Considerations

III. Astronautical Considerations

IV. Concluding Summary

References

Mars as an Astronautical Objective

I. Description

II. Theoretical Considerations

III. A Space-Observation Program

References

The Exploration of Mercury, the Asteroids, The Major Planets and their Satellite Systems, and Pluto

I. Introduction

II. Mercury

III. The Asteroids

IV. The Major Planets

V. Pluto

VI. Conclusion

References

Interplanetary Matter

I. Introduction

II. Velocity and Distribution of Interplanetary Matter

III. Space-Borne Micrometeorite Detectors

IV. Summary

References

Structures of Carrier and Space Vehicles

I. Introduction

II. General Discussion of Structural Considerations of Carrier and Space Vehicles

III. Structural Design Conditions

IV. Carrier and Space Vehicle Structures

V. Materials for Carrier and Space Vehicles

References

Advanced Nuclear and Solar Propulsion Systems

I. Introduction

II. Nuclear-Heated Rockets

III. Nuclear Bomb Propulsion

IV. Thermonuclear Fusion Systems

V. Solar-Heated Rockets

VI. Solar Sailing

VII. Comparison of Various Space Propulsion Systems

VIII. Conclusions

References

Human Factors: Aspects of Weightlessness

I. Introduction

II. History

III. Basic Physics

IV. Physiological and Psychological Effects of Zero g

V. Areas for Further Study

VI. Gravity Simulation or Substitution

References

Author Index

Subject Index