274 pgs, 1984, John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 978-0471619123

Mallove and Matloff describe the basics and various proposed modes of spaceflight in nontechnical text, with the math and technical material delegated to sidebars and appendices. They tackle scientific topics such as nuclear pulse propulsion and interstellar navigation without losing sight of human elements -- historical, social and cultural perspectives.The illustrations include both scientific and artistic drawings.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction to Starflight
2. Objectives of Interstellar Missions
3. Rocket Propulsion for Interstellar Flight
4. Nuclear Pulse Propulsion
5. Beamed Energy Propulsion
6. Solar Sail Starships: Clipper Ships of the Galaxy
7. Fusion Ramjets
8. Interstellar Ion Scoops
9. Other Novel Advanced Propulsion Concepts
10. Interstellar Trajectories
11. The Interstellar Medium
12. Starship Navigation and Visual Effects in Relativistic Flight
13. Starflight Between Fact and Fancy
14. Suspended Animation, Hibernation, and Hypothermia
15. Scientific Payloads
16. Detecting Extrasolar Planets