Space science comes of age: Perspectives in the history of the space sciences Proceedings of the Symposium, Washington, DC, March 23, 24, 1981
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OSTI ID:6850814
The development of space science is recounted in two parts, the first written by founders and pioneers in the field who recount some of the important scientific discoveries in their areas, the second offering a preliminary view of space science by professional historians. The subjects of the first part are solar physics, rocket astronomy, the ultraviolet spectra of stars, lunar exploration and geology. James Van Allen's lecture first disclosing his discovery of the radiation belts surrounding the earth is reprinted. The second part includes the story of the development of theories about the origin of the solar system before 1960, a discussion of studies of the upper atmosphere, a concise history of space-launch vehicles, and a review of the politics and funding of the Landsat project.
- OSTI ID:
- 6850814
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-8103151-
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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GENERAL PHYSICS
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AEROSPACE INDUSTRY
APOLLO PROJECT
ASTRONOMY
COOPERATION
DOCUMENT TYPES
EARTH ATMOSPHERE
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
EMISSION SPECTRA
EXPLORER SATELLITES
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INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
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MOON
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PLANETS
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SPACE TRANSPORT
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ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION
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