Letter with manuscript to James D. Shea, 1976-12-09
Scope and Contents
Articles, photographs, documents, and artifacts pertaining to LAGEOS.
Dates
- Creation: 1976-12-09
Creator
- From the Collection: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1958-) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Linear feet (2 boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
This artyicle presents an overview of the Lageos project from its inception through the first six months after launch. Brief insight is given to the justification of the project, the evolution of the measuring system and the satellite design. A description of the satellite's message to the future is included along wiht near term plans for the associated geodynamics activities
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6523
archives@uah.edu