L'exploration spatiale et ses techniques

Bertrand Manuali, Robert Aubinière (pref.)
Year1969
PublisherMarabout (Gérard & Cie)
PlaceVerviers
LanguageFR
Pages223
SeriesMarabout Université
Rating★★★☆☆ (3/5)
AudienceGeneral, Student
LevelIntermediate
Keywords
propulsionrocketartificial satellitecommunication satellite
ThemesLaunchers & Propulsion

A technical popularization of the foundations of astronautics, written by a CNES telecommunications engineer and prefaced by General Robert Aubinière, the agency's first director general. The book unfolds in three parts (principles of satellite motion, the rocket, the satellite) leading the reader from orbital mechanics to overall satellite design, telecommunications satellites and crewed flight, including an assessment of the Gemini programme. Updated paperback edition (© 1967-1969) of the original published by Hermann in 1967.

📖 Editorial Review

An updated paperback reissue of a 1967 Hermann volume: a CNES telecommunications engineer explains, calculations included, how a satellite is placed into orbit. The preface by General Aubinière, first director general of CNES, sets the agenda: raising French popular science writing to the level of the best …