"When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. Known as the "Moonwatchers," these largely forgotten citizen-scientists helped professional astronomers by providing cri…
"When the Soviets launched Sputnik in 1957, thousands of ordinary people across the globe seized the opportunity to participate in the start of the Space Age. Known as the "Moonwatchers," these largely forgotten citizen-scientists helped professional astronomers by providing cri…
"[This book] addresses the booming phenomenon of small satellites. The rapid innovation of technology has made it possible to develop, launch and operate small satellites at rather low costs. Universities, start-ups and also governments see the chance to access outer space more …
Beschrijving van de technieken en technische uitgangspunten die ten grondslag liggen aan satellietcommunicatie.
Satellite communications
by Bostian, Charles W., Pratt, Timothy, Allnutt, J. E., (Jeremy E.)
Includes chapters on orbital mechanics, spacecraft construction, satellite-path radio wave propagation, modulation techniques, multiple access, and a detailed analysis of the communications link.
Satellite fragmentation and orbital debris -- Physical processes underlying satellite fragmentations -- Gabbard diagram of breakup fragments -- Velocity perturbations of breakup fragments -- Explosive fragmentation of rocket bodies -- Soviet anti-satellite tests -- Solwind P78-1…
Space Commerce relates the story of private enterprise's unsteady rise to prominence as a major influence on world space policy and research. In this book John McLucas covers the broad sweep of space commerce, both the vision and the reality. Space Commerce relates the story of…
