Beschreibung:
A fascinating insight into the NASA shuttle which will have flown 140 missions by the time of it's retirement in late 2010. Designed between 1969-1972, and first flown into space in 1981, the reusable vehicle is an engineering masterpiece; Baker looks at its construction, operation and internal layout, as well as explaining the systems, including the life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics, complete with 240 colour illustrations and photos.
Detailed 'how it works' Haynes Manual treatment. A fascinating insight into the design, construction and operation of the NASA Space Shuttle. Expert author who has worked on the Apollo and Shuttle space programmes. Fully illustrated with NASA photographs and drawings. Publication will be at the closure of the Space Shuttle story as the final flight is expected in late 2010.