The International Space Station is a great international, technological, and political achievement. The results of the research done on the ISS may be applied in various areas of science, enable us to improve life on this planet, and give us the experience and increased understranding that can evetually equip us to journey to other worlds.
This book is designed to provide a broad overview of the Station's complex configuration, design, and component systems, as well as the sophisticated procedures required in the Station's construction and operation.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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The I.S.S. book you have been waiting for!,
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This review is from: Reference Guide to the International Space Station (Apogee Books Space Series) (Paperback)
So here you are with maybe -at least two books about the Space Station in your collection, and each one has different configurations of how the modules look and you aren't even sure how they fit together?
Well fire the retros and land on this one. Gary Kitmacher has put the latest information together and produced a GREAT book about how this International effort comes together. Kitmacher, a modelmaker himself hasn't forgotten those of us that use glue - he has illustrated this with the best artwork one can find without using a computer. Clear, concise, and beautiful. Another great Apogee book! Great for all upper grade levels - this will find it's way into the schoolrooms and the boardrooms.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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best book money can buy,
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This review is from: Reference Guide to the International Space Station (Apogee Books Space Series) (Paperback)
This is a terrific publication. Profusely illustrated with photos and cutaway drawings, it is the perfect guide to the International Space Station. Each assembly stage is described and illustrated as well as each major component/systems already on orbit and the ones planned until the end of the station's assembly. Details of space vehicles deserving the station are also given as well as facilities and ground operations centers. And last but not least, a list of all Expeditions and Crews is given with their names, photos and mission emblems! The same is provided for the shuttle missions. A list of Soyuz and Progress flights is present as well.
A truly magnificent book. Simply brilliant.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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crowded quarters,
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This review is from: Reference Guide to the International Space Station (Apogee Books Space Series) (Paperback)
Damn crowded! If you aspire to be an astronaut, you need to be a claustrophile. Despite the initial seemingly large size of the ISS, the many photos reveal it as very cramped. With equipment and people. Of course, this is a sheer necessity, given the high cost of lifting one kilo into orbit.
Several research labs are also shown. Like the Japan Experiment Module. Along with the Russian Progress module, for transporting materials to the ISS. All seem very promising for ultimately easing our way into space. The book excels in giving many glimpses, in colour, of the ISS.
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