The space shuttle operators manual by kerry mark joels. Our goal is to document every light, switch, and button on the space shuttles enterprise, atlantis, columbia, discovery, endeavor, and challenger, the greatest machines of space exploration on earth. Space shuttle program payload bay payload users guide. Nasa did not stop by addressing only the 15 recommendations specified to be implemented prior to flying the space shuttle again. Get the latest updates on nasa missions, subscribe to blogs, rss feeds and podcasts, watch nasa tv live, or simply read about our mission to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research. Buy space shuttle operators manual, revised edition on. The internal layout and systems are explained in full including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics. Publication date 198802 topics space shuttle operators manual, space shuttle, nasa collection manuals. It was accurate in 1988 and while most of the information provided here from the manual is still accurate today, some facts may be outdated.
It was accurate in 1988 and while most of the information provided here from the manual is. Its come to my attention that theres a pdf version available online thanks ug42. The space shuttle operators manual by kerry mark joels, 1988, ballantine books edition, in english rev. Safety instructions for the operator safety instructions for the installer. Prior to the flight the failure flag for the no 7 fuel tank gauge had been in view, indicating that the gauge was unserviceable, and it was indicating 1,500 kg. Unfortunately it was the only volume ever published, but given its comprehensiveness, it doesnt feel incomplete in any way. The space shuttle operators manual 1988 edition open. Users can sit back and watch the shuttles launch and entry into orbit, or take control of the complete reentry from nearly 200,000 feet, the full approach to edwards, or the final approach. Space shuttle reference manual the shuttle reference manual, most recently revised in 1988, is an in depth technical guide to space shuttle equipment and operations. The space shuttle transportation system manual provides a highly detailed overview of the components that made up the space shuttle program.
Use of the trademark on this page is not intended to infringe upon or devalue the trademark. Shuttle missions could resume, the agency began the process of returning the shuttle to safe flight by forming a team to plan for return to flight. Another 14 recommendations from the board are being implemented as well by nasa. Written for the layperson by curators at the national air and space museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, the space shuttle operator s manual takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission from preparation to takeoff to orbit to reentry. The space shuttle operators manual 1988 edition open library. Nasa space shuttle transportation system manual by nasa. Dec 08, 2016 the internal layout and systems are explained in full including the operation of life support, electrical power production, cooling, propulsion, flight control, communications, landing and avionics. Review of starship operators manual, volume 1 rpgnet. Crew operations manual should be directed to one of the following. Concorde type 1 v102, gboac 2 history of flight on 21 june 2003, the aircraft was to fly from london heathrow lhr to new york jfk airport. I found a space shuttle operating manual at a thrift store. The manual is based on nasa designs and actual mission logs of various space shuttle.
Space shuttle program payload bay payload users guide basic december, 2000. The shuttle reference manual, most recently revised in 1988, is an indepth technical guide to space shuttle equipment and operations. Written for the layperson by curators at the national air and space museum, with colorful illustrations throughout, the space shuttle operators manual takes the reader through all the motions of an actual mission from preparation to takeoff to orbit to reentry. Shuttle operational flight rules einsatzregeln fur space shuttle fluge englisch, pdf 5. Schematics index of schematics for the space shuttle. Payload owners are expected to comply with facility rules. Full text of the space shuttle operator s manual see other formats. System description index of systems with detailed description index alphabetical list of the content. The contents of this manual and equipment specifications can change without. Iss fact book pdf july 1999 593k recently updated information about the internation space station. Shuttle reference manual solid rocket boosters, 31. View and download nonin 3150 operators manual online. This is quite similar to the space shuttle operators manual by joels, kennedy and larkin, published by macmillan in 1982.
There is only one aircraft the space shuttle available, and instead of having four or six flight regions, space shuttle has five mission segments. Questions regarding the organization and content of the shuttle. Created in 1984 for nasa by prime contractor rockwell international, this book was intended as a highly readable, easytounderstand reference for members of the press and corporate clients. Johnson space center houston, texas verify this is the correct version for the pending operation training, simulation or flight. The following is an excerpt from the new book nasa space shuttle owners workshop manual.
Wearable manual all this information on your phone. Freelance traveller the shipyard starship technical. The only manual main engine control capability available to the crew was the manual throttle control, which allowed the crew to decrease engine performance. The space shuttle operators manual by joels, kerry mark, joels, kerry m.
Ascent checklist sts4 mission operations directorate flight design and dynamics division final may 24, 2010 national aeronautics and space administration lyndon b. System description index of systems with detailed description. Additionally, the agency has gone above and beyond the caib recommendations with a list. The starship operators manual, volume 1 was intended to be the first of a series of books covering the topic of starships in the traveller universe. The star trackers are deployed while in orbit, and can automatically or manually align on a star. The space shuttle is a partially reusable low earth orbital spacecraft system that was operated. Minibus a motor vehicle designed or used to transport 16 or more. Review of starship operators manual, volume 1 rpgnet rpg. Prepare for liftoff using the stepbystep instructions for launch and ascent. The manual is based on nasa designs and actual mission logs of various space shuttle missions. Soar into the sky consulting the authentic gatefold reproduction of the shuttles. Full text of the space shuttle operators manual see other formats.
1108 1457 398 557 1592 343 1381 613 1071 815 272 165 323 1169 1533 406 1462 445 279 1139 150 832 638 249 128 325 238 1180 1390 1619 1570 1541 876 704 1538 235 1441 491 12 1022 751 724 423 948 1307 1382 694