The Politics and Perils of Space Exploration (eBook)

Linda Dawson received her BS in Engineering Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and a Engineering Aeronautics and Astronautics MS from George Washington University at NASA Langley Research Center. She is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Science and Statistics at the University of Washington, Tacoma. Dawson served as Aerodynamics Officer for the Mission Control Center Ascent and Entry Flight Control Teams during the first space shuttle mission. During orbital phases, she served as an advisor on the impact of system failures on the orbiter's re-entry trajectory and configuration. From re-entry through touchdown, she was responsible for monitoring the orbiter's stability and control, advising the crew of any necessary corrective actions. Additionally, she serves on the Education Committee and the Space Committee for the Museum of Flight in Seattle.

Chapter 1 The New Space Race.- Chapter 2 The Commercial Space Race.- Chapter 3 Mars.- Chapter 4 Why Not Go Back to the Moon?- Chapter 5 The Science and Dangers of Outer Space.- Chapter 6 Politics and the Space Race.- Chapter 7 the Post-Apollo and Space Shuttle Era.- Chapter 8 Politics, the ISS, and Private Enterprise.- Chapter 9 Technological Risks and Accidents.- Chapter 10 New Technologies and Deep Space.- Index