(ed. Online Damage Control school/library here. - SJS)
SJS,
So it has been a couple of days since we pulled back out of our home away from home. I know, I know, I was just there; but the powers to be decided to vary our sked up so we showed back up. Spent the time in [...]
Tags: Guest Author · Postcards from deployment
Requirement: 1) place a satellite in orbit during the IGY; 2) accomplish a scientific experiment in orbit; 3) track the satellite and ensure its attainment of orbit. Because of an ongoing classified program to put reconnaissance satellites in orbit (Project WS-117 using Air Force Thor MRBM’s - which later became the Korona-series of [...]
Tags: space · Vanguard 1