A SATELLITE AND SPACE VEHICLE PROGRAM FOR THE NEXT STEPS BEYOND THE PRESENT VANGUARD PROGRAM

Abstract

This report begins with a discussion of the development and uses of military and operational satellite systems. Related used of the satellite launching vehicle systems for lunar missions and for other purposes are also discussed. Launching vehicle systems capable of meeting the needs of the military and operational satellite programs in the immediate future are discussed. Certain aspects of the launching operation problem are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 1957
Accession Number
AD0339967

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Electromagnetic Scattering
  • Electromagnetic Shielding
  • Ionization
  • Light Sources
  • Measurement
  • Metamaterial Absorbers
  • National Security
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Optics
  • Payload
  • Quantum Yields
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Scattering
  • Solar Energy
  • Telemetry Equipment

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites