Title :
Unmanned satellites [Part Two, NASA at 50]
Abstract :
The objective of early unmanned satellites was to demonstrate reliable launch and on orbit operations, plus investigate instrumentation and data communications technology. Although government agencies were interested in satellites in space, commercial participants hesitated. Their concerns related to launch and satellite reliability plus equipment performance.
Keywords :
artificial satellites; data communication; history; remotely operated vehicles; data communications technology; orbit operations; unmanned satellites; Artificial satellites; Earth; Instruments; Moon; NASA; Remote sensing; Satellite broadcasting; Space technology; TV; Weather forecasting;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MAES.2008.4667624
