An exciting and illuminating discussion of the latest advancements in space travel, exploration, technology, and infrastructure In New Space: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Beyond, renowned physicist and space entrepreneur Stephen Cheung delivers a comprehensive overview of the current state of-and opportunities offered by-the space infrastructure industry, while Prof. Chih-Yung Wen and his team members discuss the basics of reusable rockets and the most important subsystems within these advanced rockets, including subjects like delta-V, specific impulses, thrust-to-weight ratio, and…mehr
An exciting and illuminating discussion of the latest advancements in space travel, exploration, technology, and infrastructure In New Space: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Beyond, renowned physicist and space entrepreneur Stephen Cheung delivers a comprehensive overview of the current state of-and opportunities offered by-the space infrastructure industry, while Prof. Chih-Yung Wen and his team members discuss the basics of reusable rockets and the most important subsystems within these advanced rockets, including subjects like delta-V, specific impulses, thrust-to-weight ratio, and introducing the Mars Missions. Cheung further explains new green energy technology that collects sunlight in geostationary orbits and then beams back the power in the form of microwaves. He also discusses how asteroids are categorized and targeted by missions with the goal of demonstrating new technology or collecting samples. Readers will also find: * A thorough introduction to new space infrastructure, destinations, refueling, and business considerations * Comprehensive explorations of rockets, orbits, and low orbit satellites and space stations * Practical discussions of reuseable rockets and low-earth orbit satellite internet constellations * Complete treatments of precision agriculture, space tourism, space debris removal, and the settling of the moon and Mars Perfect for anyone with an interest in recent developments in space exploration and technology, New Space: From Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Beyond will also benefit science and engineering students seeking careers in the space industry.
Stephen W. Cheung, PhD, is a former Adjunct Professor of Physics at the University of Hong Kong and a senior researcher for a satellite program at Stanford University. Currently, he is an Honorary Chief Scientist at Orion Astropreneur Space Academy promoting space to the public. Chih-Yung Wen, PhD, earned his PhD from the Department of Aeronautics (Caltech), a renowned institution recognized for its contributions to aerospace science and engineering. Currently, he holds the position of Chair Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is a Fellow of HKIE, ASME, and RAeS, as well as Associate Fellow of AIAA. Prof. Wen has authored and co-authored over 300 scientific papers, conference papers, and book chapters.
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About the Editors xix List of Contributors xxi Preface xxiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 New Space 3 1.3 Cislunar Space 5 1.4 Economics and Business Considerations 7 1.5 Conclusion 8 2 Rockets 11 Guan Yu and Stephen W. Cheung 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation 11 2.3 Chemical Propulsion and Main Components 17 2.4 Other Thrusters 28 2.5 Conclusion 31 3 Orbits 33 Wang Tianqi and Stephen W. Cheung 3.1 Introduction 33 3.2 Orbit Dynamics 33 3.3 Launching to Orbit and Orbital Transfer 37 3.4 Lagrange Points as Orbits 43 3.5 ¿V Map 45 3.6 Conclusion 46 4 Satellites and Space Stations 47 Xu Bing 4.1 Introduction 47 4.2 Types of LEO Satellites 47 4.3 Miniaturized Satellites in LEO 50 4.4 Space Stations 52 4.5 Looking Ahead for the LEO Industry 64 5 Reusable Rockets 67 Stephen W. Cheung and Guan Yu 5.1 Introduction 67 5.2 Falcon 9 Reusable Rocket 70 5.3 Blue Origin Systems 83 5.4 SpaceX Starship Launch System 87 5.5 Reusable Rockets in China 114 5.6 Conclusion 116 6 Communications Satellite Constellations 123 6.1 Introduction 123 6.2 Overview of the Satellite Constellations 123 6.3 Starlink Satellite Constellations 128 6.4 OneWeb System 139 6.5 Kuiper System 140 6.6 China GW System 141 6.7 Business and Economics Angle 142 6.8 Looking Ahead 145 7 Earth Observations 149 7.1 Introduction 149 7.2 Passive Imaging 150 7.3 Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging 155 7.4 Precision Agriculture 163 7.5 Other Applications of Passive Earth Observations 169 7.6 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) 174 7.7 Looking Ahead 183 7.8 Conclusion 185 8 Space Solar Power 191 8.1 Introduction 191 8.2 Solar Power 192 8.3 Multi-Rotary Joints System 196 8.4 Space Solar Power Using Optical Reflectors 202 8.5 Laser as Wireless Power Transfer 206 8.6 Buildup of Space Solar Power 207 8.7 Technological Challenges 208 8.8 Looking Ahead 209 9 Space Tourism 213 9.1 Introduction 213 9.2 Success Factors 213 9.3 Suborbital and Orbital Flights 216 9.4 Space Hotels 223 9.5 Returning to Earth 223 9.6 Conclusion 225 10 Mining Asteroids 229 10.1 Introduction 229 10.2 Cosmic Background 229 10.3 The Asteroid Belt 232 10.4 Statistics of Near-Earth Asteroids 240 10.5 Missions to Near-Earth Asteroids 244 10.6 Infrastructures for Mining Asteroids 251 10.7 Conclusion 255 11 Going to the Moon 259 11.1 Introduction 259 11.2 About the Moon 261 11.3 Artemis Program 263 11.4 Artemis Missions 273 11.5 China Lunar Program 284 11.5.1 Chang'e 5 Mission 284 11.6 Conclusion 287 12 Settling on the Moon 291 12.1 Introduction 291 12.2 Lunar South Pole and Water 292 12.3 Electric Power Source 297 12.4 Transportation and Mobility 303 12.5 Living Shelters 308 12.6 Foods 312 12.7 Helium- 3 316 12.8 Lunar Minerals 319 12.9 Lunar Communications Infrastructure 323 12.10 Physical Hazards 327 12.11 Conclusion 332 13 Mars 339 Xue Xiaopeng and Stephen W. Cheung 13.1 Introduction 339 13.2 About Mars 340 13.3 Settling on Mars 348 13.4 Three Recent Missions 355 13.5 Future Human Missions to Mars 367 13.6 Transportation and Communications on Mars 381 13.7 Best Regions to Land 383 13.8 Conclusion 385 14 Space Debris 395 14.1 Introduction 395 14.2 Origin of the Space Debris 397 14.3 Space Debris Management 398 14.4 Debris Remediation 400 14.5 Recycling 413 14.6 Removing Debris with Lasers 415 14.7 Space Situational Awareness 417 14.8 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Debris Removal 418 14.9 Conclusion 421 15 Looking Ahead 427 15.1 LEO and Beyond 427 15.2 Below LEO for Further Commercialization 428 Reading List 432 References 433 Index 435
About the Editors xix List of Contributors xxi Preface xxiii 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 New Space 3 1.3 Cislunar Space 5 1.4 Economics and Business Considerations 7 1.5 Conclusion 8 2 Rockets 11 Guan Yu and Stephen W. Cheung 2.1 Introduction 11 2.2 Tsiolkovsky Rocket Equation 11 2.3 Chemical Propulsion and Main Components 17 2.4 Other Thrusters 28 2.5 Conclusion 31 3 Orbits 33 Wang Tianqi and Stephen W. Cheung 3.1 Introduction 33 3.2 Orbit Dynamics 33 3.3 Launching to Orbit and Orbital Transfer 37 3.4 Lagrange Points as Orbits 43 3.5 ¿V Map 45 3.6 Conclusion 46 4 Satellites and Space Stations 47 Xu Bing 4.1 Introduction 47 4.2 Types of LEO Satellites 47 4.3 Miniaturized Satellites in LEO 50 4.4 Space Stations 52 4.5 Looking Ahead for the LEO Industry 64 5 Reusable Rockets 67 Stephen W. Cheung and Guan Yu 5.1 Introduction 67 5.2 Falcon 9 Reusable Rocket 70 5.3 Blue Origin Systems 83 5.4 SpaceX Starship Launch System 87 5.5 Reusable Rockets in China 114 5.6 Conclusion 116 6 Communications Satellite Constellations 123 6.1 Introduction 123 6.2 Overview of the Satellite Constellations 123 6.3 Starlink Satellite Constellations 128 6.4 OneWeb System 139 6.5 Kuiper System 140 6.6 China GW System 141 6.7 Business and Economics Angle 142 6.8 Looking Ahead 145 7 Earth Observations 149 7.1 Introduction 149 7.2 Passive Imaging 150 7.3 Multispectral and Hyperspectral Imaging 155 7.4 Precision Agriculture 163 7.5 Other Applications of Passive Earth Observations 169 7.6 Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) 174 7.7 Looking Ahead 183 7.8 Conclusion 185 8 Space Solar Power 191 8.1 Introduction 191 8.2 Solar Power 192 8.3 Multi-Rotary Joints System 196 8.4 Space Solar Power Using Optical Reflectors 202 8.5 Laser as Wireless Power Transfer 206 8.6 Buildup of Space Solar Power 207 8.7 Technological Challenges 208 8.8 Looking Ahead 209 9 Space Tourism 213 9.1 Introduction 213 9.2 Success Factors 213 9.3 Suborbital and Orbital Flights 216 9.4 Space Hotels 223 9.5 Returning to Earth 223 9.6 Conclusion 225 10 Mining Asteroids 229 10.1 Introduction 229 10.2 Cosmic Background 229 10.3 The Asteroid Belt 232 10.4 Statistics of Near-Earth Asteroids 240 10.5 Missions to Near-Earth Asteroids 244 10.6 Infrastructures for Mining Asteroids 251 10.7 Conclusion 255 11 Going to the Moon 259 11.1 Introduction 259 11.2 About the Moon 261 11.3 Artemis Program 263 11.4 Artemis Missions 273 11.5 China Lunar Program 284 11.5.1 Chang'e 5 Mission 284 11.6 Conclusion 287 12 Settling on the Moon 291 12.1 Introduction 291 12.2 Lunar South Pole and Water 292 12.3 Electric Power Source 297 12.4 Transportation and Mobility 303 12.5 Living Shelters 308 12.6 Foods 312 12.7 Helium- 3 316 12.8 Lunar Minerals 319 12.9 Lunar Communications Infrastructure 323 12.10 Physical Hazards 327 12.11 Conclusion 332 13 Mars 339 Xue Xiaopeng and Stephen W. Cheung 13.1 Introduction 339 13.2 About Mars 340 13.3 Settling on Mars 348 13.4 Three Recent Missions 355 13.5 Future Human Missions to Mars 367 13.6 Transportation and Communications on Mars 381 13.7 Best Regions to Land 383 13.8 Conclusion 385 14 Space Debris 395 14.1 Introduction 395 14.2 Origin of the Space Debris 397 14.3 Space Debris Management 398 14.4 Debris Remediation 400 14.5 Recycling 413 14.6 Removing Debris with Lasers 415 14.7 Space Situational Awareness 417 14.8 Cost-Benefit Analysis of Debris Removal 418 14.9 Conclusion 421 15 Looking Ahead 427 15.1 LEO and Beyond 427 15.2 Below LEO for Further Commercialization 428 Reading List 432 References 433 Index 435
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