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Launching Into Commercial Space (Paperback)
Innovations in Space Travel
Imprint: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Series: Library of Flight
Pages: 442
ISBN: 9781624102585
Published: 22nd September 2015
Script Academic & Professional
Series: Library of Flight
Pages: 442
ISBN: 9781624102585
Published: 22nd September 2015
Script Academic & Professional
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Launching Into Commercial Space chronicles the dawn of a fast-moving commercial space age in which initiative from the private sector is launching innovation into tomorrow. With the door closed on the Space Shuttle-era, the revolutionary commercial “Space Billionaires” of the 21st century are opening a new door. This is the story of the pioneers and private companies around the globe currently developing new spacecraft, planning futuristic spaceports, and seeking to offer a range of “space travel” services for all.Features the history, accomplishments, and future endeavors of:
Paul Allen, Stratolaunch Systems
Jeff Bezos, Blue Origin
Robert Bigelow, Bigelow Aerospace
Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Galactic
John Carmack, Armadillo Aerospace
Elon Musk, Space X
Focuses on the companies expanding their commercial space activities, including:
Boeing
Lockheed Martin
Northrop Grumman
Orbital Science ATK
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Space X
Stratolauncher
Virgin Galactic
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