Introduction to Spacecraft Control Centers

by Patrick H. Stakem

Overview

This book covers the topic of satellite control centers. We'll take a look at the historical development of satellite control centers, from the earliest efforts of the iconic Apollo Mission Control at Houston. Mention a spacecraft control center, and every one remembers the one from the movie Apollo-13.

The primary focus will be NASA efforts, but similar facilities for other nation's spaceflight efforts will also be presented. This book is intended as an introduction to the subject. We'll look at the evolution of satellite control centers to understand how we got to where we are, and we'll look at evolving technology to see where we can go.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940157428242
Publisher:	PRRB Publishing
Publication date:	05/23/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	137 KB

About the Author

Mr. Patrick H. Stakem has been fascinated by the space program since the Vanguard launches in 1957. He received a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from Carnegie-Mellon University, and Masters Degrees in Physics and Compute Science from the Johns Hopkins University. At Carnegie, he worked with a group of undergraduate students to re-assemble and operate a surplus Athena missile guidance computer. It was brought up to operational status, and modified for general purpose use.
Mr. Stakem is affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering of the Johns Hopkins University, and Capitol Technology University.