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.
America's future in space
TRW Space Log ; 12
1973-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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