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)
Earth satellites
Roy Aeronautical Soc -- J
Royal Aeronautical Society -- Journal ; 63 , n 583
1959
17 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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