This multidisciplinary book is intended for individuals interested in understanding, planning, designing, and
managing the design, fabrication, integration, and testing of instruments and systems for use in outer space. The
authors provide an introduction to the development of space instrumentation and spacecraft systems and subsystems
by presenting the principles of systems engineering necessary to formulate the development process and the salient
technical characteristics of the functional subsystems. The depth is sufficient to permit the reader to generate
an initial mission concept within the boundaries of a given set of specifications. The book exposes the reader
to the underlying scientific and engineering foundations as well as the current practices so that they will understand
how to carry out appropriate tradeoffs. Topics are covered to the depth that should allow the carrying out of the
concept design of a space mission by making the trade-offs necessary to satisfy a given set of needs or systems
requirements. For the uninitiated or the more narrowly focused space specialists, this book serves to broaden one's
perspective and increase the breadth of one's capabilities. An understanding of this material will also permit
professionals to carry our broader assignments and begin the transition to careers in systems engineering, aeronautical
technical leadership, or managing the development of space systems. The content can also serve as a good introduction
to more focused study.
Table of Contents
1. Space Systems Engineering, V.L. Pisacane
2. The Space Environment, D.G. Mitchell
3. Astrodynamics, H.D. Black, V.L. Pisacane
4. Spacecraft Propulsion, Flight Mechanics, and Launch Systems, V.L. Pisacane
5. Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, M.D. Shuster
6. Space Power Systems, R.M. Sullivan
7. Spacecraft Thermal Control, C.A. Wingate
8. Spacecraft Configuration and Structural Design, W. E. Skullney
9. Space Communications, E.J. Hoffman
10. Spacecraft Command and Telemetry, R.C. Moore
11. Spacecraft Data Processing, R.C. Moore
12. Spacecraft Reliability and Quality Assurance, R.H. Maurer
13. Spacecraft Integration and Test, M.R. Peterson
14. Mission Operations, V.L. Pisacane
