To Orbit and Back Again

1. A brain and mind for the Orbiter: the avionics system
Davide Sivolella

2. A skeleton for the Orbiter: structure and mechanisms
Davide Sivolella

3. Power to orbit: the main engines
Davide Sivolella

4. Power to orbit: solid rocket booster
Davide Sivolella

5. Shuttle propulsion: the external tank
Davide Sivolella

6. Maneuvering in space: the orbital maneuvering system and reaction control system
Davide Sivolella

7. Heart and lung of the Orbiter: the environmental control life support system and electrical control system
Davide Sivolella

8. The Orbiter’s skin: the thermal protection system
Davide Sivolella

9. Auxiliary power unit and hydraulic system
Davide Sivolella

10. Fundamentals of the Shuttle GNC
Davide Sivolella

11. The art of reaching orbit
Davide Sivolella

12. Orbital dancing
Davide Sivolella

13. Returning home
Davide Sivolella

Avainsanat: Engineering, Aerospace Technology and Astronautics, Popular Science in Astronomy, Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences