610 pgs, 2002, AIAA
ISBN 978-1563475245

A broad view of the complete spacecraft that explains the thought and analysis that goes into the creation thereof. Contains enough worked examples that the reader can be self-taught if necessary. After studying the book, the reader should be able to design a spacecraft to the phase A level.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. System Engineering
3. Orbital Mechanics
4. Propulsion
5. Attitude Control
6. Power System
7. Thermal Control
8. Command and Data System
9. Telecommunication
10. Structures