Designed to help students and teachers better appreciate science and engineering in a global context, this eBook describes in detail the history of the modern communications satellite, from the ideas of author Arthur C. Clarke and early programs like the Syncom Project to the heart of the information age, when modern satellites make worldwide communication and broadcasts not only possible but commonplace. A wealth of images help bring the topic to life.
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