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Space Technology

A Short Introduction

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  • © 2023

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  • Serves as an accessible and readable introduction to space technology
  • Describes the technologies in an understandable but technically rigorous fashion
  • Provides extensive references and links that allow to delve deeper into the space technology

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About this book

This engaging and accessible book is designed as a quick and easy way to get up to speed on all things in space technology. It also offers extensive references and links that allow readers to delve deeper into the subject.

Whether you were a newcomer to space technology or a seasoned professional, this book is the best way to brush up on the basics of everything from satellite design and construction to the physics behind objects orbiting celestial bodies.

Written in an accessible tone that is easy to understand, this book is perfect for reading during a short flight or any other spare moment you might have. You can learn about the main laws of Physics behind objects in orbit, the environments that satellites face while in space, and the processes involved in designing and building these incredible machines. Along the way, you can also get a glimpse into the history of space technology, including the foundational technologies that have made it all possible.

So why not join the community of space enthusiasts and get up to speed on everything you need to know about space technology?


Authors and Affiliations

  • Helsinki, Finland

    Ignacio Chechile

About the author

Ignacio Chechile is currently the Chief Technology Officer at ReOrbit, a space company based in Helsinki, Finland that designs and builds small satellites optimized for data transport. Previously, he held a position as Vice President of Spacecraft Engineering at ICEYE, a Finnish company operating the world's largest constellation of synthetic-aperture radars.


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