History of satellites launched up to time of writing; general characteristics of near earth satellites and scientific exploration made possible by their use as observing platforms; orbital characteristics; launching and propulsion; navigation and control; measurements possible from satellites; ionospheric measurements; scientific results. (See also - discussion p 410-14)


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    Title :

    Earth satellites


    Additional title:

    Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    17 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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