chapter 1 Overview of Microelectromechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace Applications -- chapter 2 Vision for Microtechnology Space Missions -- chapter 3 MEMS Fabrication -- chapter 4 Impact of Space Environmental Factors on Microtechnologies -- chapter 5 Space Radiation Effects and Microelectromechanical Systems -- chapter 6 Microtechnologies for Space Systems -- chapter 7 Microtechnologies for Science Instrumentation Applications -- chapter 8 Microelectromechanical Systems for Spacecraft Communications -- chapter 9 Microsystems in Spacecraft Thermal Control -- chapter 10 Microsystems in Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control -- chapter 11 Micropropulsion Technologies -- chapter 12 MEMS Packaging for Space Applications -- chapter 13 Handling and Contamination Control Considerations for Critical Space Applications -- chapter 14 Material Selection for Applications of MEMS -- chapter 15 Reliability Practices for Design and Application of Space-Based MEMS -- chapter 16 Assurance Practices for Microelectromechanical Systems and Microstructures in Aerospace.