Starsailing
Starsailing

Author: Louis Friedman

Publisher:

Published: 1988-01-18

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13:

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Louis Friedman, Executive Director of the Planetary Society, presents the first comprehensive look at the science and history behind solar sailing and other designs for space travel. Serious science readers and space buffs alike will be fascinated by designs for the square sail, disk sail, and the heliogyro (which features flexible sails many kilometers long). Friedman compares solar sailing to other proposed propulsion sytems such as ion drives and laser propulsion, and takes an insider's look at the million-dollar JPL project of the late '70s, which was the first attempt at a working model. Illustrated.

Star
Star

Author: J. Asheley Brown

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2013-10-03

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 1304508757

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Life hurts; this is true....I smile even though the pain is cutting me deep...I smile...for everything is different now...change has become more than a six letter word and I can't see the end...but I think I can be brave enough...I feel like I can be brave enough...oh I know that I can be brave enough to journey on even though I hide the sadness of this broken heart well, I know that "all" is well...And laughter can be heard after the tears have fallen... -J Asheley Brown-

Can Star Systems Be Explored?
Can Star Systems Be Explored?

Author: Lawrence B. Crowell

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9812790772

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Nanotechnology is an emerging and exciting area in the field of implants. Numerous promising developments have been elucidated regarding the use of nanotechnology to regenerate tissues. This important book highlights the potential of nanophase materials to improve hard and soft tissue applications. In all cases, increased tissue regeneration has been observed for bone, cartilage, vascular, bladder, and central/peripheral nervous system tissues.

Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut
Star Sailor: My Life as a NASA Astronaut

Author: Charles F Bolden

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1536216321

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Space science and shared humanity shine as the first Black head of NASA offers an up-close and thrilling account of his shuttle missions, including some of the defining moments of NASA's history. With immersive full-color photos. Sail the stars with astronaut Charlie Bolden as he recounts his amazing shuttle missions, including deploying the Hubble Space Telescope, training with Sally Ride, and leading the first US space mission that included a Russian cosmonaut as a crew member. Charlie even got to congratulate Star Wars creator George Lucas at the Academy Awards--from space! Follow Charlie's incredible story, from watching movies as a kid about Flash Gordon flying to Mars--from the balcony where Black people had to sit--all the way to becoming the first Black NASA Administrator. From the thrill of watching lightning storms from the mesosphere to the heartbreak of the Challenger disaster, Charles's life as a star sailor is full of adventure and discovery, told in his own words along with award-winning author Tonya Bolden. In-depth looks at how astronauts train, work, and live are complemented by diagrams, highlighted vocabulary, scientific sidebars, and incredible personal photographs. Back matter includes an author's note and timeline.

Rondah; Or, Thirty-three Years In a Star
Rondah; Or, Thirty-three Years In a Star

Author: Florence Carpenter Dieudonné

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2023-11-03

Total Pages: 174

ISBN-13: 3387307608

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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Dark Star Rising
Dark Star Rising

Author: Bennett R. Coles

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 0062820389

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"This naval adventure in space is recommended for fans of David Weber’s character Honor Harrington and Lois McMaster Bujold’s “Vorkosigan Saga,” as all three combine adventure, espionage, tight-knit crews of adopted families, as well as a mix of governmental shenanigans, warfare, and political corruption." — Library Journal

Star by Star: Star Wars Legends
Star by Star: Star Wars Legends

Author: Troy Denning

Publisher: Random House Worlds

Published: 2002-10-01

Total Pages: 644

ISBN-13: 0345428676

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The New York Times bestselling Star Wars series The New Jedi Order enthralls readers with its epic drama and thrilling adventure. Now readers will pierce the very heart of darkness. . . . It is a solemn time for the New Republic, as the merciless Yuuzhan Vong continue their campaign of destruction. The brutal enemy has unleashed a savage creature capable of finding—and killing—Jedi Knights. And now Leia Organa Solo faces a terrible ultimatum. If the location of the secret Jedi base is not revealed within one week, the Yuuzhan Vong will blast millions of refugee ships into oblivion. As the battered but still unbroken Jedi scramble to deal with the newest onslaught, Leia’s son Anakin lays out a daring plan. He will lead a Jedi strike force into the heart of enemy territory in order to sabotage the Yuuzhan Vong’s deadliest weapons. There, with his brother and sister at his side, he will come face-to-face with his destiny—as the New Republic, still fighting the good fight, will come face-to-face with theirs. . . .