This is an introductory text in astronautics. It contains historical background and a discussion of space missions, space environment, orbits, atmospheric entry, spacecraft design, spacecraft subsystems, and space operations. It features section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations, and is extensively illustrated with many photos, figures, and examples Space law, politics,and economics This is a truly user-friendly, full-color text focused on understanding concepts and practical applications but written in a down-to-earth, engaging manner that painlessly helps you understand complex topics. It is laid out with multi-color highlights for key terms and ideas, reinforced with detailed example problems, and supported by detailed section reviews summarizing key concepts, terms, and equations.

1. Space in our lives

2. Exploring space

3. The space environment

4. Understanding orbits

5. Describing orbits

6. Maneuvering in space

7. Interplanetary travel

8. Predicting orbits

9. Getting to orbit

10. Returning from space:re-entry

11. Space systems engineering

12. Space vehicle control systems

13. Spacecraft subsystems

14. Rockets and launch vehicles

15. Space operations

16. Using space

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