Spies and Shuttles

Spies and Shuttles
Author: James E. David
Publisher: University Press of Florida
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2015-01-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 081304765X

In this real life spy saga, James E. David reveals the extensive and largely hidden interactions between NASA and U.S. defense and intelligence departments. The story begins with the establishment of NASA in 1958 and follows the agency through its growth, not only in scope but also in complexity. In Spies and Shuttles, David digs through newly declassified documents to ultimately reveal how NASA became a strange bedfellow to the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He tracks NASA’s early cooperation—supplying cover stories for covert missions, analyzing the Soviet space program, providing weather and other scientific data from its satellites, and monitoring missile tests—that eventually devolved into NASA’s reliance on DoD for political and financial support for the Shuttle. David also examines the restrictions imposed on such activities as photographing the Earth from space and the intrusive review mechanisms to ensure compliance. The ties between NASA and the intelligence community have historically remained unexplored, and David’s riveting book is the first to investigate the twists and turns of this labyrinthine relationship.

Compendium of Meteorological Space Programs, Satellites, and Experiments

Compendium of Meteorological Space Programs, Satellites, and Experiments
Author: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-07-23
Genre:
ISBN: 9781723543180

This compendium includes plans and events known to the authors through January 1987. Compilation of the information began in 1967. This document is intended: (1) as a historical record of all satellites and instrumentation that has been useful for meteorological research or operational uses; and (2) as a working document to be used to assist meteorologists in identifying meteorological satellites, locating data from these satellites, and understanding experiment operation which is related to satellite data that may be of interest to them. A summary of all known launched satellites for all countries and their experiments, which were concerned with meteorological operations or research, are included. Programs covered include AEM, Apollo, ATS, Bhaskara, Cosmos, Discoverer, DMSP, DOD, DODGE, EOLE, ERBE, ESSA, Explorer, Gemini, GMS, GOES/SMS, INSAT, IRS, LANDSAT, Mercury, Meteor 1 and 2, Meteosat, Molniya, MOS, Nimbus, NOAA (1-5)/ITOS, NOAA (6,7, D)/TIROS-N, NOAA (8-10, H-J)/ATN, Salyut, Seasat, Shuttle 1, Shuttle 2: Spacelab, Skylab, Soyuz, TIROS, TOPEX, Vanguard, Voskhod, Vostok, and Zond. Dubach, Leland L. and Ng, Carolyn Goddard Space Flight Center NASA-TM-102924, NSSDC/WDC-A-R/S-88-03, NAS 1.15:102924 ..

The General Science Compendium for IAS Prelims General Studies Paper 1 & State PSC Exams 2nd Edition

The General Science Compendium for IAS Prelims General Studies Paper 1 & State PSC Exams 2nd Edition
Author: Disha Experts
Publisher: Disha Publications
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2018-11-19
Genre: Study Aids
ISBN: 9388373073

The thouroughly Revised & Updated 2nd Edition of the book “The General Science Compendium” has been prepared with enormous efforts for all IAS aspirants, State PCS and other competitive exams. The book is prepared on the concept "Latest Information - Authentic Data". The book has been divided into 4 parts - Physics (6 Chapters), Chemistry (7 Chapters), Biology (7 Chapters) & Science and Technology (6 Chapters). followed by an exercise with 1300+ Simple MCQs & statement based MCQs. The book captures most of the important questions with explanations of the past years of the IAS Prelim exam, State PSC, NDA and other competitive exams distributed in the various chapters. The book not only covers 100% syllabus but is also covered with Mind Maps, Infographics, Charts, Tables and latest exam pattern MCQs. The emphasis of the book has been on conceptual understanding and better retention which are important from the point of view of the exam.