
Introduction to Space Science
Preface Introduction Chapter 1: Reasons to conduct research in spaceChapter 2: History of Human Space Exploration Chapter 3: Major frontiers in space science (I)Chapter 4: Major frontiers in space science (II)Chapter 5: Space Systems Engineering and Its SystemsChapter 6: Technical fundamentals (I): orbit, attitude and TT&CChapter 7: Technical fundamentals (II): scientific payloads and its application environment Chapter 8: Technical fundamentals (III): Mission Planning and Operations Chapter 9: Managements (I): Call for Mission Proposals and Its SelectionChapter 10: Managements (II): Mission Development and the Duty of Scientists and EngineersChapter 11: Managements (III): Quality Management and Risk ControlChapter 12: Managements (IV): Full Mission Lifecycle Management and Output EvaluationChapter 13: International CooperationChapter 14: Strategic Planning of Space Science in ChinaChapter 15: Relations of Space science, Space Technology and Space ApplicationsAuthor: Ji WuPublisher: SpringerPublished: 11/11/2022Pages: 193Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.67lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.45dISBN13: 9789811657535ISBN10: 981165753XBISAC Categories:- Science | Space Science | Astronomy- Technology & Engineering | Aeronautics & AstronauticsAbout the AuthorProfessor 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.