Space Shuttle Communications and Tracking System

International Telemetering Conference Proceedings / October 15-17, 1974 / International Hotel, Los Angeles, CaliforniaThis paper provides an overview of communications and tracking for the Space Shuttle Program. The Shuttle Program itself is briefly described, and communications and tracking requirements and capabilities are discussed for the various phases (ascent, on-orbit, and reentry/ landing) of a Shuttle mission.International Foundation for TelemeteringProceedings from the International Telemetering Conference are made available by the International Foundation for Telemetering and the University of Arizona Libraries. Visit http://www.telemetry.org/index.php/contact-us if you have questions about items in this collection