Space Technology: A Short Introduction

by Ignacio Chechile

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 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?

128 pages, Paperback

Published June 8, 2023

About the author

(English)

Ignacio Chechile is an engineer living in Helsinki. He has published a book titled NewSpace Systems Engineering (Springer, 2021), which tackles the challenges of creating complex technology in the context of early-stage startups, and another book titled "Space Technology: A Short Introduction" in 2023 (Springer). He has independently published a free e-book in Spanish called La Ciencia Dura, which explores the hurdles and beauties of STEM and studying engineering. His new book, "Engineering is Broken: We Are Doing It The Wrong Way" —scheduled for April 2026—is an in-depth analysis of the engineering practice in times of red tape and AI.

(Spanish)

Ignacio Chechile es un ingeniero argentino radicado en Helsinki, Finlandia. Publicó un libro titulado "NewSpace Systems Engineering" (Springer, 2021, en inglés) donde se aboca a describir el proceso de diseñar sistemas espaciales en el contexto de lo que se llama "NewSpace" que es una industria global con un gran componente "startup" con ciclos de vida cortos y diseños de bajo costo. También publicó de forma independiente un libro gratuito en español llamado "La Ciencia Dura" que se adentra en el pensamiento sistémico y en los desafíos de las carreras STEM. En 2023 publicó "Space Technology: A Short Introduction" a través de Springer, y en 2026 publica su último libro "Engineering is Broken", una suerte de ensayo analítico sobre la práctica de la ingeniería en tiempos de burocracia e IA.