SpaceX
Erik Seedhouse
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SpaceX
Published
2013
Publisher
Springer New York
Pages
206
ISBN-13
9781461455141
Description
2012 - the year when the first ever privately-developed spacecraft visited the International Space Station. This is the story of how one company is transforming commercial space flight. It describes the extraordinary feats of engineering and human achievement that have resulted in the world's first fully reusable launch vehicles and the prospect of human travel to Mars. SpaceX - The First Ten Years: - explores the philosophy behind the success of SpaceX; - explains the practical management that enables SpaceX to keep it simple, reliable, and affordable; - details the developmentof the Falcon 1, Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets and the technology of the Merlin engines; - describes the collaboration with NASA; - introduces current SpaceX projects, including the Grasshopper reusable launch vehicle and the Stratolaunch System. SpaceX - The First Ten Years is a portrait of one of the most spectacular spaceflight triumphs of the 21st century, one that is laying the foundation for humanity to become a spacefaring civilization.
Subjects
Winning in emerging markets
Understanding the Dynamics of Global Inequality
Labor in a Globalizing City
Rare Earth Elements
The Global Financial Crisis
Chinese Merger Control Law
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in SpaceX?
This edition of SpaceX has approximately 206 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read SpaceX?
For most readers, SpaceX typically takes between 4h 18m and 2h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 51,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 7 days • Estimated word count: 51,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of SpaceX?
The estimated word count for SpaceX is approximately 51,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of SpaceX?
SpaceX was written by Erik Seedhouse.
When was SpaceX published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.