Books.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Overview
This unique encyclopedia lists all satellites ever in orbit, describing more than 22,000 satellites, payloads, platforms, rockets, and debris clusters from all countries. The latest data from NASA and other agencies is provided, including each satellite's official international number, popular name, launch date, and country of origin.
Synopsis
The third edition of this unique encyclopedia lists all satellites ever in orbit. It describes more than 22,000 satellites, payloads, plateforms, rockets and debris clusters from all countries, including the thousands of man made objects that remain in orbit from as far back as 1958 as well as thousands that are no longer in orbit.
Booknews
A comprehensive guide for space buffs to the more than 22,000 satellites, payloads, platforms, rockets, and debris from all countries ever launched into orbit. Current data from NASA and other agencies is provided, including each satellite's official international number, popular name, launch date, and country of origin. Orbital parameters and technical information provided are period, inclination, apogee, and perigee. A country scorecard compares satellites from many nations and international organizations. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)