Table of Earth Satellites. Volume 3. 1974 to 1978.
Abstract
The RAE Table of satellites at present runs to nearly 600 pages, and is divided into four volumes. Volume 1, with satellites launched in the years 1957-1968, was issued in revised form in 1978. Volume 2, covering the years 1969-1973, was issued in revised form early in 1979. Volume 3, with satellites launched in the years 1974-1978, is now issued for the first time and brings together the 60 monthly issues for these years, with appropriate amendments. Satellites launched in 1979 will appear in Volume 4, Part 1. The present volume lists 607 launches, arranged chronologically, giving the name and international designation of each instrumented satellite and its associated rocket(s), with the date of launch, lifetime (actual or estimated), mass, shape, dimensions and at least one set of orbital parameters. Other fragments associated with a launch are listed, without details. The main Table, which occupies 203 pages, is prefaced by six pages of introduction and explanation, and followed by a six-page index. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1980
- Accession Number
- ADA084193
Entities
People
- Desmond King-Hele
- Doreen Walker
- H. Hiller
- J. A. Pilkington
Organizations
- Royal Aircraft Establishment