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His own extraordinary education in space has taught him some counter-intuitive lessons: don't visualize success, do care what others think, and always sweat the small stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou might never be able to build a robot, pilot a spacecraft, make a music video or perform basic surgery in zero gravity like Colonel Hadfield. But his vivid and refreshing insights in this book will teach you how to think like an astronaut, and will change, completely, the way you view life on Earth – especially your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHouston, we have a superstar * Washington Post *\u003cbr\u003eHadfield has done more than probably any astronaut since the Apollo missions to transform the image of space exploration . . . 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Over the past five decades of public and professional service to the nation, Dr. Kasturirangan has graduated from a young researcher in astrophysics working under Vikram Sarabhai to leading India’s space program (ISRO), being entrusted by five successive Prime Ministers, besides dealing with several other domains of responsibilities beyond space, all of which have significantly impacted India’s development.\u003c\/p\u003e  This book centers around select 12 public invited lectures, Dr. Kasturirangan delivered ranging from developing hi-tech space systems, to managing an organization as intricate as ISRO which was guided by the wisdom of mentors, including Vikram Sarabhai, M G K Menon, Satish Dhawan and U. R. 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It will be of interest to the scientific, education and management community as well as to policy makers and researchers affiliated with multifaceted developmental issues.   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReflections of a Long Journey.- Forays into the World of Astronomy, Technology and Space.- Space - An Innovative Route to Development.- India’s Space Enterprise; Strategic Thinking and Planning.- A Profile of Space for the next 50 years.- Space Odyssey – A Down-to-Earth Perspective.- Evolution of Earth Observation Capabilities in India.- Science and Technology of Imaging from Space.- Satellite Navigation.- Space Science in India : Two Initiatives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer Verlag, Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48743298531671,"sku":"9789813365124","price":37.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9789813365124.jpg?v=1720064983"},{"product_id":"across-the-airless-wilds-9780062986542","title":"Across the Airless Wilds","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut Apollo 11 was but a prelude to what came later: while Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin trod a sliver of flat lunar desert smaller than a football field, Apollos 15, 16, and 17 each commanded a mountainous area the size of Manhattan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In his compelling history of the rover’s place in the space program, Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift writes that, during Apollo 15, 16 and 17, astronauts drove it over 56 miles. … Such are Mr. Swift’s narrative talents and the bounties of the source material that the book is a joy to read from beginning to end. … Swift has reminded readers of an endlessly fascinating chapter in space exploration with widespread implications for the future.\" — Wall Street Journal  “Swift relays the awe-inspiring story of Apollo 17 and the lunar vehicle in a way that makes it all feel brand new. 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[A] detailed, thrilling account. ... Swift conveys the baffling, unreadable lunar landscape very well, but Across the Airless Wilds is above all a human story, and a triumphant one at that.\" — The Times (London)  “Swift details the story of the development of the lunar rover, focusing in particular on three pioneering engineers who made the craft a reality. … Swift ably outlines their achievements in technology and project management, clarifying complex issues in layperson’s language. Even those who think they already know plenty about America’s space program will find deeper insights here.”  — Booklist (starred review)  “In Across the Airless Wilds, Earl Swift skillfully tells the remarkable story of how vision, ingenuity, and some pretty fine engineering transformed lunar and planetary exploration.  A rare and compelling celebration of the human spirit.”  — Andrew H. 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But it paid off in three spectacular landings that used the rover for science—Apollos 15, 16, and 17. Swift also profiles the people who accomplished this feat; they are as fascinating as the machine itself.” — Michael J. Neufeld, Senior Curator, Space History Department, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and author of Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War  \"Swift's attention to historical detail in setting the scene for the events he covers in Across the Airless Wilds is what helps to make the book so compelling. It’s well-researched, well-written, and revelatory.  — Forbes  \"Nearly obscured by earlier Moon landings – especially Apollo 11 – Apollo missions 15, 16 and 17 had the most significant scientific and exploration return of all their predecessors. Their astronauts stayed longer on the Moon and went further to collect samples and conduct experiments – courtesy of the remarkable lunar roving vehicle, LRV. 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Mike Bezemek has created a long-needed and well-organized reference for planning trips to space-themed destinations in the United States. I had no idea all these places existed and appreciate how the included stories reference artifacts or displays that can be visited in person. Well done!”—Jay Gallentine, author of \u003ci\u003eInfinity Beckoned: Adventuring through the Inner Solar System, 1969–1989\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Mike Bezemek shows that the next best thing to a flight into space is visiting the many places on Earth related to space exploration. In addition to sharing the exciting stories behind the museum artifacts, \u003ci\u003eSpace Age Adventures\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers to launch sites, astronomical observatories, and space museums around the United States. 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The Satellites  Sites in New York City and the Northeast  Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, New York NY\u003cbr\u003e American Museum of Natural History, New York NY\u003cbr\u003e Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City NY\u003cbr\u003e McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, Concord NH\u003cbr\u003e Moonshot Museum, Pittsburgh PA\u003cbr\u003e Carnegie Science Center, Pittsburgh PA  7. The Space Race\u003cbr\u003e 8. Mercury vs. Vostok\u003cbr\u003e 9. In the Thick of It  Sites Near Cape Canaveral, Florida  Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island FL\u003cbr\u003e Sands Space History Center, Cape Canaveral FL\u003cbr\u003e American Space Museum, Titusville FL  10. The Rise of Apollo\u003cbr\u003e 11. Adventures and Lessons\u003cbr\u003e 12. A Focus on the Moon  Sites in the South and on the Gulf Coast  Museum of Life and Science, Durham NC\u003cbr\u003e Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville GA\u003cbr\u003e U.S. Space and Rocket Center, Huntsville AL\u003cbr\u003e National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola FL\u003cbr\u003e Infinity Science Center and NASA Stennis Visitor Center, Pearlington MS\u003cbr\u003e Space Center Houston, Houston TX\u003cbr\u003e Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas TX\u003cbr\u003e SpaceX Starbase Launch Viewing, South Padre Island TX  13. Bold Steps and Tragic Setbacks\u003cbr\u003e 14. Closing In\u003cbr\u003e 15. Around the Moon  Sites in the Midwest  Great Lakes Science Center and NASA Glenn Visitor Center, Cleveland OH\u003cbr\u003e International Women’s Air and Space Museum, Cleveland OH\u003cbr\u003e National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton OH\u003cbr\u003e Armstrong Air \u0026amp; Space Museum, Wapakoneta OH\u003cbr\u003e Grissom Memorial at Spring Mill State Park, Mitchell IN\u003cbr\u003e Air Zoo Aerospace \u0026amp; Science Experience, Kalamazoo MI\u003cbr\u003e Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago IL\u003cbr\u003e Adler Planetarium, Chicago IL\u003cbr\u003e St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis MO  16. 1969\u003cbr\u003e 17. They Came from Outer Space\u003cbr\u003e 18. The Landings Continue  Sites in the Great Plains  Stafford Air and Space Museum, Weatherford OK\u003cbr\u003e Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City OK\u003cbr\u003e Cosmosphere Space Museum, Hutchison KS\u003cbr\u003e Strategic Air Command \u0026amp; Aerospace Museum, Ashland NE\u003cbr\u003e South Dakota Air and Space Museum, Box Elder SD  19. The End of the Space Race\u003cbr\u003e 20. Aiming for the Stars\u003cbr\u003e 21. The Soviets Regroup  Sites in the Southwest  New Mexico Museum of Space History, Alamogordo NM\u003cbr\u003e White Sands Missile Range Museum and Missile Park, White Sands NM\u003cbr\u003e Spaceport America, Truth or Consequences NM\u003cbr\u003e Roswell Museum and International UFO Museum \u0026amp; Research Center, Roswell NM 000\u003cbr\u003e Very Large Array, Socorro NM\u003cbr\u003e New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, Albuquerque NM\u003cbr\u003e National Museum of Nuclear Science \u0026amp; History, Albuquerque NM\u003cbr\u003e Space Foundation Discovery Center, Colorado Springs CO\u003cbr\u003e Wings Over the Rockies Air \u0026amp; Space Museum, Denver CO\u003cbr\u003e Space and Science Fiction Sites, Southern Utah\u003cbr\u003e Meteor Crater, Winslow AZ\u003cbr\u003e Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff AZ\u003cbr\u003e Astronaut Training Sites, Northern Arizona\u003cbr\u003e Pima Air and Space Museum, Tucson AZ\u003cbr\u003e Titan Missile Museum, Green Valley AZ\u003cbr\u003e National Atomic Testing Museum and Nevada National Security Site, Las Vegas NV000\u003cbr\u003e Extraterrestrial Highway, Highway 375 NV  22. Adventures in Orbit\u003cbr\u003e 23. Destination Deep Space\u003cbr\u003e 24. The Billionaires’ Space Race  Sites on the West Coast  San Diego Air and Space Museum, San Diego CA\u003cbr\u003e California Science Center, Los Angeles CA\u003cbr\u003e Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles CA\u003cbr\u003e More Space Sites, Southern California\u003cbr\u003e Science Fiction Film Sites, California\u003cbr\u003e Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland CA\u003cbr\u003e USS Hornet Sea, Air, and Space Museum, Alameda CA\u003cbr\u003e Aerospace Museum of California, Sacramento CA\u003cbr\u003e Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum, McMinnville OR\u003cbr\u003e Museum of Flight, Seattle WA  Appendix of Resources\u003cbr\u003e Bibliography","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409240301911,"sku":"9781496230829","price":19.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496230829.jpg?v=1730506102"},{"product_id":"pilots-handbook-of-aeronautical-knowledge-2024-faa-h-8083-25c-9781644253465","title":"Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aviation Supplies \u0026 Academics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49411058434391,"sku":"9781644253465","price":31.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/astronautics.oembed?page=14","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}