Spacecraft Technology: The Early Years (Iee History of Technology) (Iee History of Technology)

Spacecraft Technology: The Early Years charts the early Space Age, spanning from the launch of Sputinik 1 in 1957 to the landing of men on the Moon. This period of technological development is one of the most important in the history of mankind - a period in which we learned how to leave our home planet and explore another, entirely separate, planetary body. This book is a celebration of the importance of that early technology in shaping our global culture, from the globalizing effect of the communications satellite to the cultural impact of images that place our planet in the context of a wider universe. It is aimed at all those with an interest in the history of space activity and the development of modern technology. Also available: Television: an international history of the formative years - ISBN 9780852969144 A Scientist's War: The diary of Sir Clifford Paterson 1939-45 - ISBN 9780863412189 The Institution of Engineering and Technology is one of the world's leading professional societies for the engineering and technology community. The IET publishes more than 100 new titles every year; a rich mix of books, journals and magazines with a back catalogue of more than 350 books in 18 different subject areas including: -Power & Energy -Renewable Energy -Radar, Sonar & Navigation -Electromagnetics -Electrical Measurement -History of Technology -Technology Management Images And Society (c. 16th Century To C. Mid-19th Century) -- Images By Wire, Picture Telegraphy (1843 -- C. 1900) -- Seeing By Electricity, The Earliest Notions (1878-1880) -- Persistence Of Vision And Moving Images (1825 -- C. 1900) -- Distant Vision (1800-1920) -- A Possible Way Forward (1900-1920) -- Developments Of Importance To Television. The Breakthrough, J L Baird And Television (the 1920s) -- The Approaches Of A Lone Inventor And A Chief Engineer (the 1920s) -- Excellence In Low-definition Television (1925-1930) -- German And French Developments (the 1920s And Early 1930s) -- Some Low-definition Television Broadcasting Services, C. 1930 -- Large-screen Television (1930-1935) -- Between Low And High-definition Television, (1930-1931) -- Early Electronic Camera Tubes, And The Work Of Farnsworth, (c. 1920-1935) -- Zworykin And The Kinescope, (1923-1930). Rca, Sarnoff And Television, (1919-1932) -- Rca And All-electronic Television, (1933-1935) -- Emi, Shoenberg And Television (1931-1934) -- Progress In The Uk And Abroad, (1934-1935) -- The London Station And Foreign Developments, (1935-1938) -- Television In The Us, (1935-1941) -- The World's First, Regular, Public, High-definition Service, (1936-1939). R.w. Burns. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [637]-639) And Index.

Spacecraft Technology: The early years charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen.

Following a chapter on the pre-history of space exploration and another on the development of rocketry, the book covers the early development of space science satellites, Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, lunar probes and manned space capsules.

Three chapters are dedicated to the hardware designed for the Apollo programme and its role in transporting men to the Moon, landing them there and transporting them across the lunar surface.

Spacecraft Technology: The early years is aimed at scientists and engineers with an interest in the history of space activity and the general reader who enjoys delving into the background of modern technology.

Spacecraft The early years charts the fascinating story of the early Space Age, encompassing the launch of the first satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. While concentrating on the most significant technology developments, it places them in the context of historical events, specific missions and the individuals that made it all happen. Following a chapter on the pre-history of space exploration and another on the development of rocketry, the book covers the early development of space science satellites, Earth observation satellites, communications satellites, lunar probes and manned space capsules. Three chapters are dedicated to the hardware designed for the Apollo programme and its role in transporting men to the Moon, landing them there and transporting them across the lunar surface. Spacecraft The early years is aimed at scientists and engineers with an interest in the history of space activity and the general reader who enjoys delving into the background of modern technology. Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Preface......Page 12 Acknowledgements......Page 14 1 A prologue to the Space Age......Page 16 2 Highway to space – the development of the space launch vehicle......Page 54 3 Looking at space – the development of the space science satellite......Page 98 4 Looking at Earth – the development of the Earth observation satellite......Page 140 6 Probing the Moon – the development of the lunar science spacecraft......Page 214 7 Man in space – the development of the manned capsule......Page 246 8 First and only moonship – the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module......Page 278 9 Lunar lander – the development of the Apollo Lunar Module......Page 308 10 Electric moon car – the development of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle......Page 334 11 An epilogue to the space race......Page 358 Abbreviations and acronyms......Page 378 Selected bibliography......Page 382 Index......Page 388

Spacecraft Technology: The Early Years charts the early Space Age, including the launch of the first satellites and the landing of man on the Moon. This period of technological development, between the late 1950s and the early 1970s, is one of the most important we have ever known.

It is the period in which we learned how to leave our home planet and explore another, entirely separate, planetary body. It represents an outstanding achievement in exploration.

This book is a celebration of the importance of that early technology in shaping our global culture, from the globalising effect of the communications satellite to the cultural impact of images that place our planet in the context of a wider Universe.

It is aimed at those with an interest in the history of space activity and the development of modern technology.

Contents 8 Foreword 10 Preface 12 Acknowledgements 14 1 A prologue to the Space Age 16 2 Highway to space – the development of the space launch vehicle 54 3 Looking at space – the development of the space science satellite 98 4 Looking at Earth – the development of the Earth observation satellite 140 5 Keeping in touch – the development of the communications satellite 214 6 Probing the Moon – the development of the lunar science spacecraft 214 7 Man in space – the development of the manned capsule 246 8 First and only moonship – the development of the Apollo Command and Service Module 278 9 Lunar lander – the development of the Apollo Lunar Module 308 10 Electric moon car – the development of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicle 334 11 An epilogue to the space race 358 Abbreviations and acronyms 378 Selected bibliography 382 Index 388 From the first notions of 'seeing by electricity' in 1878 through the period to Baird's demonstration of television in 1926 and up to 1940, when war brought the advance of the technology to a temporary halt, the development of TV gathered about it a tremendous history. In this meticulous and deeply researched book, Burns presents a balanced, thorough history of television to 1940, considering the factors technical, financial and social which influenced and led to the establishment of many of the world's high-definition TV broadcasting services. Highly illustrated throughout, this is a major book in the study of history of science, technology and media. Charts the early Space Age, including the launch of the satellites and the landing of men on the Moon. This book is a celebration of the importance of the early technology in shaping our global culture, from the globalising effect of the communications satellite to the cultural impact of images that place our planet in the context of the Universe This book contains the diary he kept from 1939 until 1945, recording work in the laboratories and his own wider role in the planning and organisation of the scientific war effort, against the background of the progress of the war problems of members of his staff. The diary of the Director of the General Electric Company's Research Laboratories, which records the progress of work done in the laboratories during World War II, as well as the role Paterson played in the planning and organization of the scientific war effort The book reviews developments in the following fields: space launch vehicle; Earth observation satellite; communications satellite; lunar science spacecraft; manned capsule; and Apollo