International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems

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Isakowitz the deputy chief financial officer at NASA compiles information on launch programs in Brazil China Europe India Israel Japan Russia Ukraine and the US. Information is in a standardized format in sections describing each of the launch systems in detail with one-page vehicle summaries performance graphs for a variety of orbits and information on cost availability flight history payload accommodations and production and launch operations. Useful for engineers policy makers planners insurers and managers the book can be used to purchase launch services design new systems prevent failures and regulate corporate mergers. Annotation 2004 Book News Inc. Portland OR (booknews.com)