Communication Via Satellite by Delbert D. Smith; D. D. Smith ISBN 13: 9789028602960

Kluwer Academic Publishers, 1976. Good. Former library book. Signs of wear on the cover. Soiling on the side. No dust jacket. Edition 1976. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.

Leyden, The Netherlands: A.W.Sijtoff, 1976. Classic text traces the development of communications satellites from the dreams of the 1800's to the realities of the 1970's, including the creation of NASA, Comsat, Intelsat, and the domsats. Detailed topics include strategies of communication satellite development; responses to the technologic imperative; satellites for global communications; the direct satellite broadcasting controversy; etc. 335 pgs. Minor rubbing to dustjacket edges; corners slightly bumped. Dustjacket in mylar.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.