British involvement in ESA and NASA programs and other space research is summarized. Satellite projects include EXOSAT, IRAS, ISEE, GEOS-2, AMPTE, and Solar Maximum Mission. Neutral atmosphere research is expanded to include sea surface temperature determination from ERS-1 (ESA satellite). A satellite laser ranger was installed.
United Kingdom Report on Space Research
1984
97 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Technology , European space programs , Nasa programs , United kingdom , Ers-1 (Esa satellite) , Exosat satellite , Geos 2 satellite , Infrared astronomy satellite , International cooperation , International sun earth explorers , Ocean surface , Ocean temperature , Satellite tracking , Solar maximum mission , Surface temperature , Foreign technology