60 years of space era: some details
A.I. Maksimov
Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics SB RAS, Novosibirsk, Russia
E-mail: maksimov@itam.nsc.ru
Keywords: launcher, satellite, spacecraft, launch pad, payload capability, low Earth orbit, geosta-tionary transfer orbit, successful launch
Pages: 639–655
Abstract
The paper describes
preparation and launching of the first artificial satellites of the Earth in
the USSR and USA. Statistical data of successful and unsuccessful launches in 1957–2016 are provided. Brief information about
the families of launchers created on the basis of the R-7 (USSR) and also Atlas
and Titan (USA) ballistic missiles is given. The long-time evolution of rocket
launchers is traced by an example of the 50 years of the Delta family (USA)
based on the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile.
DOI: 10.1134/S0869864317050018
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