The Smithsonian's Satellite-Tracking Program: Its History and Organization, Part III
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PrintSmithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Editor in Chief Hayes details the launching of the first U.S. satellite in January of 1958, the operations of the Moonwatch Program and Baker-Nunn camera stations, and the data analysis program. Summarizes the achievements of the Satellite Tracking Program during the International Geophysical Year.
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory
Smithsonian Institution History Bibliography
Smithsonian Institution Annual Report for 1964 (Book)
Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu
1965
pp. 315-350