Space Handbook: A War Fighters Guide to Space, V. 1

Volume 1, A War Fighters Guide to Space. BOOK. 1993. Includes chapters on: space history, the evolution of space power (1945-1992)- space law, policy, and doctrine- space support to the war fighters, space missions and military space systems-MoreVolume 1, A War Fighters Guide to Space. BOOK. 1993. Includes chapters on: space history, the evolution of space power (1945-1992)- space law, policy, and doctrine- space support to the war fighters, space missions and military space systems- spacelift (launch centers and vehicles)- military space strategy and evolving systems- and glossary of acronymsVolume 2, An Analysts Guide. BOOK. 1993. Includes chapters on: The Space environment- Orbital mechanics- Propulsion systems- Space vehicle electrical power- Navigation, guidance, and control- Global communications- Atmospheric penetration- Directed energy systems- Building reliable spacecraft- and Bioastronautics. Five appendices cover: The Deorbiting problem- Determination of the angle between two orbiting planes- Introduction to radar- Orbital coordinate systems- and Signs and symbols.