TABLE OF EARTH SATELLITES, VOLUME I: 1957 TO 1968.

Abstract

All known artificial satellites launched before 1 January 1969 are listed chronologically. Lifetimes, weights, dimensions and orbital details are given for instrumented satellites and their final-stage rockets. Other fragments from satellites are listed without these details. The methods used in compiling the table are described. Several thousand improvements have been made since the previous issue of the table in 1968, but it is hoped that the present volume will not require substantial amendment for several years. Satellites launched after 1 January 1969 will be listed in Volume 2. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0704751

Entities

People

  • Desmond King-Hele
  • H. Hiller
  • J. A. Pilkington

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites