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springer.com Kenneth S. Thomas, Harold J. McMann U. S. Spacesuits Series: Space Exploration Remains the most comprehensive text on U.S. spacesuits and their development available Contains many new insights and photographs on space suits used for different manned missions that were not in the first edition Explains the function, historical development, and use of spacesuits from a worldwide perspective Provides details on NASA's new Constellation Spacesuit System Spacesuits are far more than garments. They are a personalized spacecraft that allows direct contact and interaction with everything beyond our world, and a last refuge for survival in a disaster. Creating safe, reliable, and comfortable spacesuits is an ongoing challenge that has spanned over four decades. "U. S. Spacesuits, 2nd Edition" by Kenneth S. Thomas and Harold J. McMann details the technical evolution of U. S. spacesuits from their roots in high altitude 2nd ed. 2012, XXXV, 472 p. 284 illus., 124 aviation and vacuum tube development to present day, with an additional look into the future. illus. in color. This primary source of spacesuit information explains the functions, historical development, and use of spacesuits from a worldwide perspective. In this new edition, the authors update the Printed book story of U.S. spacesuit development and efforts, from the design challenges modern engineers Softcover face to the latest roles of spacesuits in space exploration. The book also provides a close up 44,99 € | £39.99 | $54.99 look at NASA's new Constellation Space Suit System as well as Apollo prototype configurations [1] 48,14 € (D) | 49,49 € (A) | CHF that have been discovered since 2005. Also not in the earlier edition is a prototype and model 53,50 of the Gemini pressure suit and an explanation of its development. Finally, there are new eBook insights into the suits used for the Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, Space Shuttle, and International 37,44 € | £31.99 | $39.99 Space Station missions. [2]37,44 € (D) | 37,44 € (A) | CHF 42,50 Available from your library or springer.com/shop MyCopy [3] Printed eBook for just € | $ 24.99 springer.com/mycopy Order online at springer.com / or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER / or email us at: [email protected]. / For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 / or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with [1] include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with [2] include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted. [3] No discount for MyCopy. Part of .