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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “andrea bignami”
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  • The Future of Human Space Exploration

    by Giovanni Bignami, Andrea Sommariva ...
    Series series Social Sciences (R0)
    For several decades it has been widely accepted that human space exploration is the exclusive domain of government agencies. The cost of performing such missions, estimated in multiple reports to amount to hundreds of billions dollars over decades, was far beyond what private entities could afford. That arrangement seems to be changing. Buoyed by the success of its program to develop commercial ... Read more

    $98.09 USD

  • A Scenario for Interstellar Exploration and Its Financing

    by Andrea Sommariva, Giovanni F. Bignami ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book develops a credible scenario for interstellar exploration and colonization. In so doing, it examines:• the present situation and prospects for interstellar exploration technologies;• where to go: the search for habitable planets;• the motivations for space travel and colonization;• the financial mechanisms required to fund such enterprises.The final section of the book analyzes the ... Read more

    $53.99 USD

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  • A Passion for Space

    Adventures of a Pioneering Female NASA Flight Controller

    by Marianne J. Dyson ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Marianne J. Dyson recounts for us a time when women were making the first inroads into space flight control, a previously male-dominated profession. The story begins with the inspiration of the Apollo 11 landing on the Moon and follows the challenges of pursuing a science career as a woman in the 70s and 80s, when it was far from an easy path.Dyson relates the first five space shuttle flights from ... Read more

    $40.49 USD

  • Let's Explore the Moon

    Moons and Planets for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    The moon has been the object of several fascinations and explorations, but why? Turn the pages of this coloring book to find out the answer! Picture books are highly effective in breaking down complex information into pieces that are easier to understand. They offer beautiful explanations to some of the most interesting facts. Order your copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Living Among Giants

    Exploring and Settling the Outer Solar System

    by Michael Carroll ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    The outer Solar System is rich in resources and may be the best region in which to search for life beyond Earth. In fact, it may ultimately be the best place for Earthlings to set up permanent abodes. This book surveys the feasibility of that prospect, covering the fascinating history of exploration that kicks off our adventure into the outer Solar System.Although other books provide surveys of ... Read more

    $31.49 USD

  • Carl Størmer

    Auroral Pioneer

    by Alv Egeland, William J. Burke ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This biography summarizes the seminal contributions to auroral and space science of Carl Størmer (1874 - 1957). He was the first to develop precise photographic methods to calculate heights and morphologies of diverse auroral forms during four solar cycles. Størmer independently devised numerical techniques to determine the trajectories of high-energy charged particles allowed and forbidden in the ... Read more

    $152.09 USD

  • Solar System for Kids: The Planets and Their Moons

    Universe for Kids

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    The solar system is a complicated but very interesting subject to study. The problem is, school textbooks are so heavy with texts, they become very boring to children. The good news is, workbooks such as this exist. Using a hands-on and picture-dominated approach to learning, a child would have absolute fun learning about the star and the planets. Secure a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Ask an Astronaut

    My Guide to Life in Space

    by Tim Peake ...
    Was it fun to do a space walk? How squashed were you in the capsule on the way back? What were your feelings as you looked down on Earth for the first time? Were you ever scared? Where to next -- the Moon, Mars, or beyond?Based on his historic mission to the International Space Station, Ask an Astronaut is Tim Peake's guide to life in space, and his answers to the thousands of questions he has ... Read more

    $15.19 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens ... WHERE IS EVERYBODY?

    Seventy-Five Solutions to the Fermi Paradox and the Problem of Extraterrestrial Life

    by Stephen Webb ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Given the fact that there are perhaps 400 billion stars in our Galaxy alone, and perhaps 400 billion galaxies in the Universe, it stands to reason that somewhere out there, in the 14-billion-year-old cosmos, there is or once was a civilization at least as advanced as our own. The sheer enormity of the numbers almost demands that we accept the truth of this hypothesis. Why, then, have we ... Read more

    $28.49 USD

  • On the Shores of Titan's Farthest Sea

    A Scientific Novel

    by Michael Carroll ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    Titan is practically a planet in its own right, with a diameter similar to that of Mercury, methane rainstorms, organic soot and ethane seas. All of the most detailed knowledge on the moon's geology, volcanology, meteorology, marine sciences and chemistry are gathered together here to paint a factually accurate hypothetical future of early human colonization on this strange world.The views from ... Read more

    $23.79 USD

    Also available as: Audiobook

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  • Our Solar System (Sun, Moons & Planets) : Second Grade Science Series

    2nd Grade Books

    by Baby Professor ...
    Series series Children's Astronomy & Space Books
    Yes, science can be made fun and easy! This book features the solar system in all its glory. You can see pictures of the planets and the galaxy in full color. The layout is definitely going to amaze and delight a child. As a result, learning becomes highly entertaining. Grab a copy today! ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Fundamentals of Space Business and Economics

    by Ozgur Gurtuna ...
    Series series Physics and Astronomy (R0)
    This book provides an overview of key topics related to space business and management. Case studies and an integrative section are included to illustrate the fundamental concepts and to build intuition. Key topics in the field, such as risk management and cost management, are covered in detail. ... Read more

    $71.99 USD