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Spacecraft Avionics - a description of the functions performed and the architecture of the avionics on a generic spacecraft, with a description of each of the 18 functions.
ANTS: Automomous NanoTechnology Swarm - NASA mission architecture and AI paradigm for space exploration based on large numbers of autonomous specialized spacecraft working together as inspired by social insect colonies.
From Stargazers to Starships - deals with the world of gravity: of massive planets and stars, and the way spaceflight is achieved despite their strong pull. Topics include astronomy of the Earth's motion in space and Newtonian mechanics.
Scientific American: The Way to Go in Space - engineers have no shortage of inventive plans for new propulsion systems that might someday expand human presence beyond Earth.
Spaceflight Now - coverage of launches of all planned missions from spaceports around the globe.
History of the Delta Launch Vehicle - from the Thor-Delta (1960) to the present day Delta II and III rockets.
X-38 Technology - project to develop the technology for a prototype emergency crew return vehicle (CRV), or lifeboat, for the International Space Station (ISS).
Lightcraft Project at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - a revolutionary new type of transportation for use in earth-bound transportation as well as space-bound flights which takes advantage of beamed-energy technology.
Space Elevators, Space Hotels, and Space Tourism - research paper describing a conceptual design for a transportation system to carry passengers into space.
Field Guide to American Spacecraft - find the locations of America's spacecraft.