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31 produkter
Graphene
The Superstrong, Superthin, and Superversatile Material That Will Revolutionize the World
Av Les Johnson, Joseph E. Meany
Häftad, 2018
259 kr
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Two scientists give an enthusiastic, layperson's overview of a new supermaterial now in development that could transform many features of daily life, from creating new conveniences to improving health and safety.What if you discovered an infinitesimally thin material capable of conducting …
Interstellar Travel
Propulsion, Life Support, Communications, and the Long Journey
Häftad, 2024
1778 kr
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Interstellar Travel: Propulsion, Life Support, Communications, and the Long Journey addresses the technical challenges that must be overcome to make such journeys possible. Leading experts in the fields of space propulsion, power, communication, navigation, crew selection, safety and health provide …
Interstellar Travel
Propulsion, Life Support, Communications, and the Long Journey
E-bok, 2024
2530 kr
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Interstellar Travel: Propulsion, Life Support, Communications, and the Long Journey addresses the technical challenges that must be overcome to make such journeys possible. Leading experts in the fields of space propulsion, power, communication, navigation, crew selection, safety and health provide …
Interstellar Travel
Purpose and Motivations
Häftad, 2023
1637 kr
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Interstellar Travel: Purpose and Motivations is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for interstellar travel addressed by leading experts in the field, from scientists studying possible destinations (exoplanets) and the vast distances between, to those concerned with …
Interstellar Travel
Purpose and Motivations
E-bok, 2023
2278 kr
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Interstellar Travel: Purpose and Motivations is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for interstellar travel addressed by leading experts in the field, from scientists studying possible destinations (exoplanets) and the vast distances between, to those concerned with …
Interstellar Travel
After Arrival
Häftad, 2025
1727 kr
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Interstellar Travel: After Arrival is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for settlement on an extra solar planet following interstellar travel, addressed by leading experts in the fields of space development. The book features the current and future plans for lunar, …
Interstellar Travel
After Arrival
E-bok, 2025
2137 kr
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Interstellar Travel: After Arrival is a comprehensive, technical look at the necessary considerations for settlement on an extra solar planet following interstellar travel, addressed by leading experts in the fields of space development. The book features the current and future plans for lunar, …
Living Off the Land in Space
Green Roads to the Cosmos
Av C Bangs, Greg Matloff m. fl.
Inbunden, 2007
336 kr
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Human civilization has evolved to the point at which we can consider tapping space resources and expanding beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The Introduction surveys possible motivations for large-scale human emigration to space. Since our early ancestors began to move out of Africa, humans have …
Living Off the Land in Space
Green Roads to the Cosmos
Av Les Johnson, Greg Matloff m. fl.
E-bok, 2007
310 kr
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Human civilization has evolved to the point at which we can consider tapping space resources and expanding beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The Introduction surveys possible motivations for large-scale human emigration to space. Since our early ancestors began to move out of Africa, humans have …
Solar Sails
A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
Av Greg Matloff, Les Johnson m. fl.
E-bok, 2009
255 kr
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Solar sailing is a topic of growing popular and media interest. Solar sail propulsion will make space exploration more affordable and offer access to destinations within (and beyond) the solar system that are currently beyond our reach. This book describes solar sails, how they work and what they …
Paradise Regained
The Regreening of Earth
Av Les Johnson, C Bangs m. fl.
E-bok, 2010
408 kr
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What was our planet like before the advent of our modern civilization? What effects has our civilization had on the planet and its ecological systems? Paradise Regained discusses these questions and then creates a scenario for the re-greening of Earth. The authors introduce new and innovative ideas …
Traveler’s Guide to the Stars
Av Les Johnson
Inbunden, 2022
281 kr
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A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travelWith known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, the age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonizing …
Traveler's Guide to the Stars
Av Les Johnson
E-bok, 2022
243 kr
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A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travel With known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, the age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonizing …
Traveler’s Guide to the Stars
Av Les Johnson
Häftad, 2024
176 kr
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A brief guide to the real science of interstellar travelWith known exoplanets now numbering in the thousands and initiatives like 100 Year Starship and Breakthrough Starshot advancing the idea of interstellar travel, the age-old dream of venturing forth into the cosmos and perhaps even colonizing …
No Way on Earth
How Space Can Help Save and Sustain Our Planet
Av Les Johnson
Inbunden, 2027
328 kr
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A bold argument for harnessing space technology to address some of our most daunting challenges here on EarthAs a new generation of space missions captures headlines, our gaze is increasingly drawn to worlds far beyond our own. No Way on Earth reveals how the same astonishing technologies applied …
Pluto
Av Ben Bova, Les Johnson
Inbunden, 2025
430 kr
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Hugo Award winner Ben Bova and Les Johnson complete Bova's Outer Planets series, a Grand Tour ( Uranus , Neptune , and Pluto ) of the human settled solar system, with a final encounter on Pluto. Major Larry Randall has been called to Pluto to retrieve Dr. Aaron Mikelson. Mikelson, no longer human …
Pluto
Av Les Johnson, Ben Bova
E-bok, 2025
320 kr
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Hugo Award winner Ben Bova and Les Johnson complete Bova's Outer Planets series (Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto), a Grand Tour of the human settled solar system, with a final encounter on Pluto.Major Larry Randall has been called to Pluto to retrieve Dr. Aaron Mikelson. Mikelson, no longer human after …
Sky Alert!
When Satellites Fail
Av Les Johnson
Häftad, 2013
334 kr
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“Sky Alert! What Happens When Satellites Fail” explores for the first time what our modern world would be like if we were suddenly to lose most, if not all, of our space assets. The author demonstrates humankind’s dependence on space satellites and show what might happen to various aspects of our …
Sky Alert!
When Satellites Fail
Av Les Johnson
E-bok, 2013
408 kr
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“Sky Alert! What Happens When Satellites Fail” explores for the first time what our modern world would be like if we were suddenly to lose most, if not all, of our space assets. The author demonstrates humankind’s dependence on space satellites and show what might happen to various aspects of our …
Harvesting Space for a Greener Earth
Av Greg Matloff, C Bangs m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
366 kr
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What was our planet like in years past? How has our civilization affected Earth and its ecology? Harvesting Space for a Greener Planet, the Second Edition of Paradise Regained: The Regreening of the Earth, begins by discussing these questions, and then generates a scenario for the restoration of …
Harvesting Space for a Greener Earth
Av Les Johnson, C Bangs m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
457 kr
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What was our planet like in years past? How has our civilization affected Earth and its ecology? Harvesting Space for a Greener Planet, the Second Edition of Paradise Regained: The Regreening of the Earth , begins by discussing these questions, and then generates a scenario for the restoration of …
Living Off the Land in Space
Green Roads to the Cosmos
Av C Bangs, Greg Matloff m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
237 kr
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Human civilization has evolved to the point at which we can consider tapping space resources and expanding beyond Earth’s atmosphere. The Introduction surveys possible motivations for large-scale human emigration to space. Since our early ancestors began to move out of Africa, humans have …
Solar Sails
A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
Av Giovanni Vulpetti, Les Johnson m. fl.
Häftad, 2014
497 kr
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The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun's light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. …
Solar Sails
A Novel Approach to Interplanetary Travel
Av Gregory L. Matloff, Les Johnson m. fl.
E-bok, 2014
652 kr
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The reality of sunlight-based sailing in space began in May 2010, and solar sail technology and science have continued to evolve rapidly through new space missions. Using the power of the Sun''s light for regular travel propulsion will be the next major leap forward in our journey to other worlds. …
