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Introduction to Space Science

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Authors:
  1. Ji Wu

    1. National Space Science Center, Beijing, China

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  • Provides insights into the frontier issues of various branches of space science research
  • Introduces major systems of space technology
  • Discusses managerial issues of space science missions

Part of the book series: Springer Aerospace Technology (SAT)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Reasons to Conduct Research in Space

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 1-8

  3. History of Human Space Exploration

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 9-30

  4. Major Frontier Issues in Space Science (I)

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 31-47

  5. Major Frontiers in Space Science (II)

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 49-64

  6. Space Systems Engineering and Its Systems

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 65-79

  7. Technical Fundamentals (I): Orbit, Attitude, and TT&C

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 81-100

  8. Technical Fundamentals (II): Scientific Payloads and Its Application Environment

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 101-119

  9. Technical Fundamentals (III): Mission Planning and Operations

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 121-135

  10. Management (I): Call for Mission Proposals and Its Selection

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 137-146

  11. Management (II): Mission Development and the Duty of Scientists and Engineers

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 147-156

  12. Management (III): Quality Management and Risk Control

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 157-165

  13. Management (IV): Full Mission Lifecycle Management and Output Evaluation

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 167-172

  14. International Cooperation

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 173-178

  15. Strategic Planning of Space Science in China

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 179-188

  16. Relations of Space Science, Space Technology, and Space Applications

    • Ji Wu
    Pages 189-193
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About this book

This book highlights the technological and managerial fundamentals and frontier questions of space science. Space science is a new interdisciplinary and comprehensive subject that takes spacecraft as the main tools to study the planet Earth, the solar-terrestrial space, the solar system, and even the whole universe, to answer significant questions covering the formation and evolution of the solar system and the universe, the origin and evolution of life and the structure of the material. The book introduces major scientific questions in various branches of space science and provides related technological and managerial knowledge. It also discusses the necessity of international cooperation and elaborates on the strategic planning of space science in China. The book can be used as a reference book or textbook for scientists, engineers, college students, and the public participating in space science programs.

Authors and Affiliations

  • National Space Science Center, Beijing, China

    Ji Wu

About the author

Professor Wu Ji is the president of the Chinese Society of Space Research (CSSR) and former Director General of the National Space Science Center (NSSC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He is full member of IAA (International Astronautics Academy), fellow of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society, member of Advisory Board of Luxembourg Government for Space Resources, and member of the Advisory Committee of UAE Space Agency. He once served as the vice‐president of Committee for space research (COSPAR) (2010‐2018), the head of the Strategic Priority Program on Space Science of CAS, the chief designer of the application system of Double Star Program, principle investigator of Yinghuo‐1, and the project manager of scientific payload system of Chinese lunar exploration program Chang’e‐1 and Chang’e‐3.

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