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Historical review of missile aerodynamic developments [PDF]

open access: yes
The development of missiles from early history up to about 1970 is discussed. Early unpowered missiles beyond the rock include the spear, the bow and arrow, the gun and bullet, and the cannon and projectile.
Spearman, M. Leroy
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A Race to the Stars and Beyond: How the Soviet Union’s Success in the Space Race Helped Serve as a Projection of Communist Power

open access: yes, 2019
In the modern era, the notion of space travel is generally one of greater acceptance and ease than in times previously. Moreover, a greater number of nations (and now even private entities) have the technological capabilities to launch manned and ...
Lashendock, Jack H.
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Outer Space: The Final Frontier or the Final Battlefield? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Current law concerning the militarization and weaponization of outer space is inadequate for present times. The increased implementation of “dual-use” space technologies poses obstacles for the demilitarization of space. This paper examines how far the
Taft, Emily
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Historical development of worldwide guided missiles [PDF]

open access: yes
The development of missiles from early history to present time is put in perspective. The influence of World War II in accelerating the development of guided missiles, particularly through German scientists, is discussed.
Spearman, M. L.
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Inflatable antennas for microwave pwoer transmission [PDF]

open access: yes
Operational phase of the inflatable radiator; inflatable space structures; advantages; inflated thin-film satellites; antenna configuration; 3 meter diameter test paraboloid (HAIR program); and weight breakdown for the 100 meter diameter reflector are ...
Williams, Geoff
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The ISCIP Analyst, Volume IV, Issue 1 [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
This repository item contains a single issue of The ISCIP Analyst, an analytical review journal published from 1996 to 2010 by the Boston University Institute for the Study of Conflict, Ideology, and ...
Cavan, Susan   +9 more
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Register of specialized sources for information on selected fuels and oxidizers [PDF]

open access: yes
Thirty-eight (38) organizations are listed and described that catalog and file information in their data systems on fuel and oxidizers. The fuels include hydrogen, methane and hydrazine-type fuels; the oxidizers include oxygen, fluorine, flox, nitrogen ...
Ludtke, P. R.
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