Satellite and Laser Geodesy Files, 1978-1983

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Summary

Consists of records documenting the Satellite Tracking Program and the support of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory's (SAO) National Aeronautics and Space Administration contract. The records were created primarily by Arthur Edward Lilley as head of the division. Some records predate the creation of the office. Materials include overviews, proposals, correspondence, reports,memorandum of understanding reports, contracts, presentations, and plans.

Subject

  • Lilley, Arthur Edward
  • United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration
  • Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Satellite Tracking Program

Category

Series Level Description

Notes

  • To view records that comprise this series, see the detailed list of accessions and/or record units below.
  • For a history of the creating unit, refer to "Forms part of" above.

Organization

Alphabetic

Repository Loc.

Smithsonian Institution Archives, Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520

Date

  • 1978
  • 1978-1983

Topic

  • Observatories
  • Astrophysics
  • Research institutes
  • Astronomy

Form/Genre

Manuscripts

Local number

SIA RS00637

Physical description

1.5 cu. ft. processed holdings

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