The accomplishments of space technology are briefly reviewed, giving attention to the revolution in communication produced by relay satellites, advances in meteorology due to weather satellites, the exploration of the moon, and the Skylab Program. A new approach to space exploration will be provided by the Space Shuttle. Spacelab offers a wide variety of mission choices to the international scientific community. The study of plasma physics will provide information useful for the development of fusion reactors. The science of astronomy will be advanced by the High Energy Astronomy Observatory and a large space telescope.


    Access

    Access via TIB

    Check availability in my library


    Export, share and cite



    Title :

    America's future in space


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1973-01-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :