Jupiter Two: Propulsion Specifications [Paperback]

Earl Hooks (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: American Literary Press; Five star special ed edition (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1561675148
• ISBN-13: 978-1561675142
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,839,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Everything I wanted to Know about the Jupiter II, August 11, 2000

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This review is from: Jupiter Two: Propulsion Specifications (Paperback)

A very interesting book which explains in excellent detail (diagrams and formulas) the science behind the propulsion system of the ship. Technically dynamic in all areas of the ship it has some unique interior layouts of the saucer. I would have loved to have had this information when I was watching the TV show. Also goes into may other features of the craft: Guidance, Navigation, controls, all nicely layed out and explained. If you enjoyed "Lost in Space" then you should pick this one up.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Concise Historical and Scientific Jupiter Two Reference, February 29, 2004

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This review is from: Jupiter Two: Propulsion Specifications (Paperback)

This book contains a nice balance of historical text, systems drawings, and mathematical equations that describe the development of the Jupiter Two spacecraft.

The history layed out runs from 1970 beginning with the President's "State of the Union Address" all the way through October 1997 when, as all Lost in Space fans know, the Jupiter Two was launched. During these developing years you find out who developed the equations, which scientific corporations were involved and what their contributions were, what preceeded the Jupiter Two in terms of early exploratory spacecraft and probes, and so forth.

The plotting equations will be recognized by anyone who has taken trigonometry. The engine design equations are much more complicated. Even though I took a year of calculus in college, these equations are beyond that.

The drawings and schematics are nicely detailed and believable.

It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the acronyms used in this book. Also, the timetable for a project of this magnitude was probably a bit ambitious especially given all the delays and cost overruns we hear about real projects going on in our daily lives.

However, if you're a Lost in Space fan and you want a believable account of how the mission to Alpha Centauri developed, this book should fit the bill.