A spacecraft is a machine that is created to fly in the outer space.
There are numerous purposes for which spacecrafts are used, such as
space colonization, communications, meteorology, navigation,
transportation, Earth observation, etc. There are two types of
spacecrafts, crewed and unmanned. Spacecraft engineering is a branch of
engineering that deals with the development and creation of spacecraft.
Its designing involves various technological and engineering disciplines
such as aerodynamics, propulsion, avionics, materials science,
manufacturing and structural analysis. The interaction between these
technologies is known as spacecraft engineering. Some of the elements of
spacecraft engineering include aerodynamics, aircraft structures, aero
elasticity, avionics, aero acoustics, etc. This book contains some
path-breaking studies in the field of spacecraft engineering. It is a
compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts and
emerging trends in the field of spacecraft engineering. This book is
appropriate for students seeking detailed information in this area as
well as for expert.
