Outer Space

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Jan 1, 1956

Motion of a small body in earth-moon space.

A presentation of analytical relations and numerical data that may be useful in studies of the trajectories of unpowered vehicles in the region of space dominated by the gravitational fields of the earth and moon....
Research

Jan 1, 1956

Artificial Satellites of the Moon

A discussion of the requirements for establishing an artificial satellite of the moon.
Research

Mar 1, 1954

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume I

An analysis of the potential of an unconventional reconnaissance method whereby inaccessible points on the earth may be viewed by television from a satellite orbiting at 300-mi altitude. The current code name for this project is "Feed Back."
Research

Mar 1, 1954

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume II

This volume contains information on the specific design aspects of the Feed Back device.
Research

Apr 1, 1951

Utility of a Satellite Vehicle for Reconnaissance

The authors investigate the utility of an earth-circling space vehicle as a reconnaissance device. They conclude that TV satellites are feasible and likely to be useful if built and operated.
Research

Oct 4, 1950

The Satellite Rocket Vehicle: Political and Psychological Problems

This paper deals with the probable political effects resulting from the launching of a satellite vehicle under United States auspices, and from its successful use for purposes of military intelligence.
Research

Aug 30, 1949

Mixing in Inhomogeneous Gas Jets

An analysis of a freely expanding turbulent jet.
Research

Jan 1, 1947

Communication and Observation Problems of a Satellite

This report comprises a discussion of problems and requirements of instrumentation for communication between ground stations and a man-made satellite on an orbit above the earth's equator.
Research

Jul 1, 1946

Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship

More than eleven years before the orbiting of Sputnik, history's first artificial space satellite, Project RAND released its first report: Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship (SM-11827), May 2, 1946.

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Motion of a small body in earth-moon space.

Artificial Satellites of the Moon

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume I

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume II

Utility of a Satellite Vehicle for Reconnaissance

The Satellite Rocket Vehicle: Political and Psychological Problems

Mixing in Inhomogeneous Gas Jets

Communication and Observation Problems of a Satellite

Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship

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Related Topics

Duality in Space: Year One

Charting the Cosmos: Four Clear Astrographic Regions

Explore RAND’s Work on this Topic

Error

Motion of a small body in earth-moon space.

Artificial Satellites of the Moon

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume I

Project Feedback Summary Report: Volume II

Utility of a Satellite Vehicle for Reconnaissance

The Satellite Rocket Vehicle: Political and Psychological Problems

Mixing in Inhomogeneous Gas Jets

Communication and Observation Problems of a Satellite

Preliminary Design of an Experimental World-Circling Spaceship

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