Progress in propulsion physics, Vol. 1

Christophe Bonnal, involved in launcher development for more than 25 years, has been responsible for Ariane 5 system tests then head of future launchers in CNES; he is currently Senior Expert in the CNES Launcher Directorate. Member of the International Academy of Astronautics, coordinator of the Space Transportation Committee with in the International Astronautical Federation, coeditor of Acta Astronautica, Christophe Bonnal is General Secretary of the EUCASS association.