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Spacecraft Exploring Outer Planets: From Jupiter to Neptune

Spacecraft Exploring Outer Planets: From Jupiter to Neptune

Lund, Thomas

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Technology & EngineeringAstronomy & SpacePhysics

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ISBN10: 3031965434
ISBN13: 9783031965432
Publisher: Springer
Published: Oct 8 2025
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.31
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.17 Depth: 9.30
Language: English
This book features eight remarkable spacecraft that ventured to the outer planets--Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune--and the dwarf planet Pluto. It delves into the complex engineering behind each mission, detailing the spacecraft systems and the sophisticated scientific instruments they carried.

Tracing the journey of outer planet exploration, the book narrates the evolution of spacecraft technology that helped unveil the long-sought secrets of these distant worlds. The innovative designs reflect the dedication and brilliance of the engineers and scientists who worked with the best technology available at the time. Clever workarounds devised in response to mission-critical failures serve as powerful examples of human ingenuity and perseverance.

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