Developing, Testing, and Operating Lincoln Experimental Satellites 8 and 9 (LES-8/9)

Abstract

This report presents a number of sidelights on the development, testing, and operation in orbit of Lincoln Experimental Satellites 8 and 9 (LES- 8/9). The details of these matters have been published elsewhere. Significant factors contributing to the success of the LES-8/9 program (terminals as well as satellites) are identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 16, 1979
Accession Number
ADA069095

Entities

People

  • William W. Ward

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Astronautics
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Engineers
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Geosynchronous Orbits
  • Geosynchronous Satellites
  • Infrared Detectors
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Radio Frequency
  • Satellite Communications
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Semiconductors
  • Spacecraft
  • United States

Readers

  • Business Analytics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites