Description: "Prospects For Interstellar Travel"by John H. MauldinHardcover 1992 NOTE: If making multiple purchases from my store, please ask for an adjustment to the shipping before paying (to obtain a combined shipping discount).NOTE: No international shipping, sorry. This is a hardcover book, 370 pages, published by Univelt for American Astronautical Society, c.1992, First Edition. This is part of their Science and Technology Series, volume 80. There are no listings for this book on ebay, Bookfinder or Amazon, likely a scarce item in this book series.Description: A detailed introduction is presented to the problems of interstellar space travel. The general topics discussed include: basics of travel in space, advanced propulsion methods; relativity and interstellar travel; relativistic drives and problems; starships as systems; missions; astrogation, observation, and communication; technological requirements and hazards; biological requirements; personal, social, and political considerations; interstellar life and civilizations; long-term prospects. TABLE OF CONTENTS HIGHLIGHTS Preface and Guide to Readers Introduction to Interstellar Travel Basics of Travel in Space Advanced Propulsion Methods Relativity and Interstellar Travel Relativistic Drives and Problems Starships as Systems Missions Astrogation, Observation, and Communication Technological Requirements and Hazards Biological Requirements Personal, Social, and Political Considerations Interstellar Life and Civilizations Long-Term Prospects Appendices - Unit System, Powers of Ten, Conversions, and Constants - Classical Physics - Relativistic Travel - Other Selected Topics - Programs and Printout Tables of Results for Rocket Motion Bibliography Index Some reviews: "Hands-down best lowdown on starship technology" "A solid technical look at human starflight prospects" CONDITION: This book is in excellent condition. The covers have some light rubbing to the surfaces, but the interior has no writing, names, creases, soil or tears, and it has a tight binding. I have many ads and other books listed on ebay, - check my listings. These make very original gifts, and I can combine items to save you some of the additional shipping. If you have any questions about this item, please feel free to ask! _________________________________________ Check out my other items! ____________________________________________________________ Available for US bidders: Media Mail shipping/handling (approx 5-15 days). Priority Mail s/h (approx 2-4 business days). Combined Purchases: I can combine items to save you some of the additional shipping cost - just let me know you will be doing so, and hold payment until I can adjust the shipping for you. International shipping not available. Thanks for Looking! 052924
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Book Title: Prospects For Interstellar Travel
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Book Series: Science and Technology Series
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Age Level: Adults
Original Language: English
Publisher: Univelt
Intended Audience: Adults
Edition: First Edition
Publication Year: 1992
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 9-3/4in
Author: John H. Mauldin
Genre: Engineering & Technology
Topic: Astronomy, Space Exploration, Spacecraft
Item Width: 7-1/4 in
Number of Pages: 370
