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Manned Spacecraft Technologies

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Authors:
  1. Hong Yang

    1. China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, China

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  • Describes China’s human spacecraft technologies
  • Offers typical examples to explain the design technologies involved
  • Presents detailed concepts and theories used in China’s manned spacecraft

Part of the book series: Space Science and Technologies (SST)

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Table of contents (15 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxiii
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  2. Introduction

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 1-6

  3. Overall Technology of Manned Spacecraft

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 7-55

  4. General Technology of Cargo Ship

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 57-98

  5. Design Technology of Space Laboratory System

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 99-130

  6. Design Technology of Space Station System

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 131-183

  7. Manned Rendezvous and Docking Technology

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 185-196

  8. Manned Reentry and Return Technology

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 197-217

  9. Manned Landing and Recovery Technology

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 219-238

  10. Emergency Life-Saving Technology

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 239-249

  11. Technology of Orbital Propellant Refueling

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 251-262

  12. Technology of the Management and Control of the Combination

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 263-273

  13. Maintainability Technology of Manned Spacecraft

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 275-293

  14. Application Technology of Space Manipulator

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 295-309

  15. Technology of Manned Environmental Control and Life Support

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 311-338

  16. Technology of Extravehicular Activity

    • Hong Yang
    Pages 339-352

  17. Back Matter

    Pages 353-355
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About this book

This book offers essential information on China’s human spacecraft technologies, reviewing their evolution from theoretical and engineering perspectives. It discusses topics such as the design of manned spaceships, cargo spacecraft, space laboratories, space stations and manned lunar and Mars detection spacecraft. It also addresses various key technologies, e.g. for manned rendezvous, docking and reentry.


The book is chiefly intended for researchers, graduate students and professionals in the fields of aerospace engineering, control, electronics & electrical engineering, and related areas.

Authors and Affiliations

  • China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, China

    Hong Yang

About the author

 Professor Hong Yang, academician of the International Academy of Astronautics, is the Chief Designer of the China Space Station and has previously served as Chief Designer of the Tiangong-1 Space Lab and Vice Chief Designer of Manned Spacecraft. With a focus on system design and engineering management, he has won several prizes, such as the National Science and Technology Progress prize and Military Science and Technology Progress prize. He has published 43 papers in national and international journals and conference proceedings.


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