Space Exploration

by Facts on File, Inc

• ISBN13: 9780816080540
• ISBN10: 0816080542
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-01
• Publisher: Facts on File

Summary

Containing a comprehensive introduction to the industry, the full-color Space Exploration profiles 20 popular careers for adventurous readers interested in science, mathematics, and engineering. Careers profiled include: Aeronautical and aerospace technicians Aerospace engineers Aerospace/aviation college professors Aerospace/aviation writers Astrobiologists Astrogeologists Astronauts Astronomers Astrophysicists Chemical engineers Computer engineers Electrical and electronics engineers Flight directors Industrial engineers Materials engineers Mathematicians Mechanical engineers Pilots Quality assurance specialists/inspectors Robotics engineers.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Aeronautical and Aerospace Technicians	p. 5
Aerospace Engineers	p. 11
Astrobiologists	p. 17
Astrogeologists	p. 22
Astronauts	p. 28
Astronomers	p. 34
Astrophysicists	p. 39
Chemical Engineers	p. 43
College Professors, Aerospace/Aviation	p. 48
Computer Engineers	p. 53
Electrical and Electronics Engineers	p. 59
Flight Directors	p. 64
Industrial Engineers	p. 69
Materials Engineers	p. 73
Mathematicians	p. 79
Mechanical Engineers	p. 84
Pilots	p. 90
Quality Assurance Specialists and Inspectors	p. 95
Robotics Engineers	p. 100
Writers, Aerospace/Aviation	p. 105
Glossary	p. 110
Browse and Learn More	p. 113
Index	p. 119
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Excerpts

Containing a comprehensive introduction to the industry, the full-color Space Exploration profiles 20 popular careers for adventurous readers interested in science, mathematics, and engineering.Careers profiled include:Aeronautical and aerospace techniciansAerospace engineersAerospace/aviation college professorsAerospace/aviation writersAstrobiologistsAstrogeologistsAstronautsAstronomersAstrophysicistsChemical engineersComputer engineersElectrical and electronics engineersFlight directorsIndustrial engineersMaterials engineersMathematiciansMechanical engineersPilotsQuality assurance specialists/inspectorsRobotics engineers.