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SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
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| Vol. 29 No. 1 January 1976
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D. J. Withers
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| The Problem of Growth in the Intelsat System
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W. M. Lovell
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| The Skynet System, the Satellite Communications Network Built in Britain
| 19
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R. Metzer
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| Station-Keeping for Symphonic
| 40
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J. L. Jankovich
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| Business and Politics: The Challenge and Opportunities of Satellites and Communications
| 57
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INTERSTELLAR STUDIES
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| Vol. 29 No. 2 February 1976
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H. R. Martinson
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| Project Daedalus: Astronomical Data on Nearby Stellar Systems
| 76
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Anthony R. Martin
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| Project Daedalus: The Ranking of Nearby Stellar Systems for Exploration
| 94
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Alan Bond
| Anthony R. Martin
| Project Daedalus: The Mission Profile
| 101
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G. Vulpetti
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| Fisson Engine Model: Data Processing and Improvement
| 113
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Conley Powell
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| System Optimisation for the Ram-Augmented Interstellar Rocket
| 136
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| Conference Report
| 143
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| Erratum
| 144
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SPACE TECHNOLOGY
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| Vol. 29 No. 3 March 1976
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Jesco von Puttkamer
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| Developing Space Occupancy: Perspectives on NASA Future Space Programme Planning
| 147
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J. A. R. Anstey
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| Real Time Control of Miranda
| 174
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P. Burton
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| Pocket Astrodynamics
| 185
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Eduard lgenbergs
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| On the Simultaneous Operation of a Combination of Chemical and Electrical Rocket Engines
| 195
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| Space Report
| 211
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| Book Reviews
| 215
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COMPUTERS IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY (PART 1)
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| Vol. 29 No. 4 April 1976
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J. M. Torin
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| Fault Tolerant Computing in Satellites
| 219
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G. F. Osborne
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| Dynamic Analysis of Skynet II Spacecraft
| 232
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J. Menzel
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| Data Management Considerations for Shuttle/Spacelab Utilization
| 246
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V. H. C. M. Evers
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| ANS On-Board Software: Functional Integration as a Key to Unattended Spacecraft Operation
| 255
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Adrian J. Hooke
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| ln-Flight Utilization of the Mariner 10 Spacecraft Computer
| 273
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| Space Report
| 286
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| Digest of Technical Literature
| 288
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SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
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| Vol. 29 No.5 May 1976
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Charles Dorian, et al
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| MARISAT: Design and Operational Aspects
| 291
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C. E. Perry
| C. D. Wood
| Identification of a Navigation Satellite System within the Cosmos Programme
| 307
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D. McLauchlan
| R. Staniforth
| MAROTS Communication Satellite
| 317
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J. J. Robinson
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| Aeronautical Satellites - Progress Report on the Joint Aerosat Evaluation Programme
| 321
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R. Craig
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| Telecommunications via Satellite - An A.P.O. Study
| 325
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R C Collette
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| The European Communication Satellite Programme and the Orbital Test Satellite
| 335
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J. B. Lagarde
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| Communications Satellites, Dreams for Engineers? Gluttons for Government Funds? Money Makers?
| 354
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| Satcom News
| 360
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COMPUTERS IN SPACE TECHNOLOGY (PART 2)
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| Vol. 29 No. 6 June 1976
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D. C. Thomas
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| A Possible Data Handling System for a Scientific Spacecraft
| 363
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J. A. Hanje
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| A Modularized Computer System for European Space Projects
| 387
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M. D. Waterman
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| Guidance Law for the Ariane On-Board Computer
| 402
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A. J. Rogers
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| The Ariel 5 Post Launch Control and Data Handling System
| 408
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V. H. C. M. Evers
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| Operational Experience with the ANS On-Board Computer
| 417
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Gordon R. Bolton
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| The Computer System for Spacelab
| 429
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INTERSTELLAR STUDIES
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| Vol. 29 Nos. 7 & 8 July - August 1976
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James R. Wertz
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| The Human Analogy and the Evolution of Extraterrestrial Civilisations
| 445
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N. H. Langton
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| The Probability of Contact with Extraterrestrial Life
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T. B. Tang
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| Supernovae as Time Markers in interstellar Communication
| 469
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Gregory L. Matloff
| Alphonsus J. Fennelly
| Optical Techniques for the Detection of Extrasolar Planets: A Critical Review
| 471
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Reynir Eyjolfsson
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| Cyanogenic Compounds and their Possible Significance Concerning the Origin of Life
| 482
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A. J. Fennelly, et al
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| Some Solar System Applications of an Interstellar Ion Scoop
| 489
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Eugene F. Mallove, et al
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| Bibliography of Interstellar Travel and Communication - August 1975 Update
| 494
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J. S. Griffith
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| Astronomical Notebook
| 518
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| Book Reviews
| 530
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SPACE COMMUNICATIONS
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| Vol. 29 No. 9 September 1976
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Roy Gibson
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| European Space Applications
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H. Schussler
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| Offshore Platform Communications Via Satellite: A Future European Space Applications Programme
| 549
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J. E. Keigler
| C R. Hume
| The RCA Satcom Satellite
| 556
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Alan Brown
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| Some Aspects of Planning of the 12 GHz Band for Satellite Broadcasting
| 569
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T. M. B. Wright
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| SPAS – The Space-Borne Angle Beacon
| 577
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Dr. D. Rother
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| Use of the Spacelab for Technological Tasks, Especially Communications and Navigation
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Marc Reynier
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| Telecommunication Satellite Three Axis Control with Redundant Reaction Wheels and On-Board Digital Computer
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| Satcom News
| 608
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INTERSTELLAR STUDIES
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| Vol. 29 No. 10 October 1976
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Robert L. Forward
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| A Programme for Interstellar Exploration
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Enrico J. Coffey
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| Life: Its Definition and Some Consequences
| 633
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G Vulpetti
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| Series-Staged Spaceship Powered by Fission Engines: Overall Payload-Optimal Control Problem Statement
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G. Vulpetti
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| Series Staged Spaceship Powered by Fission Engines: Display and Discussion of the Results
| 657
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SPACELAB
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| Vol. 29 No. 11 November 1976
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H. E. W. Hoffman
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| Technical Description of Spacelab
| 683
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Dr. C. E. Cheeseman
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| Spacelab: A New Era in Communications R&D Project Management
| 695
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James T. Murphy
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| Development and Integration of Spacelab Payloads
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Dr. C. Greger
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| Spacelab Principles for Extended Use in Space
| 724
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A. Lebeau
| D. J. Shaptand and J. Collet
| The Potential of Spacelab for Space Applications Missions and the Organisation For Its Use
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Dr. D. Davidts
| Dr. E. H. Velten and Prof. Dr. J. Bodechtel
| Spacelab as an Experimental Platform for the Development of Operational Earth Observation Systems
| 743
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Dr. W. Hepp
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| The Possibilities of Spacelab for Solving Medical Problems
| 755
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| Book Review
| 760
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