Lunar Exploration and Spacecraft Systems : Proceeding of the Symposium on Lunar Flight Held December 27, 1960, in New York City

Front Matter....Pages i-ix Scientific Objectives of Lunar Exploration....Pages 1-10 Distribution of Dust in Cislunar Space—Possible Existence of a Terrestrial Dust Shell....Pages 11-24 Comparison of Special Perturbation Methods in Celestial Mechanics with Application to Lunar Orbits....Pages 25-51 Radiation Shielding of Lunar Spacecraft....Pages 52-71 A Family of Radioisotope-Fueled Auxiliary Power Systems for Lunar Exploration....Pages 72-93 Extending the Range of Radar-Beacon Tracking for Lunar Probes....Pages 94-107 Horizon Trackers for Lunar Guidance and Control Systems....Pages 108-152 Soft Lunar Landing Guidance Sensor....Pages 153-167 Panel Discussion: “Is There a Need for a Manned Space Laboratory?”....Pages 168-201