Success Stories in Satellite Systems (Library of Flight) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563479664 ISBN 13: 9781563479663

Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 2009

Synopsis

This unique book presents first-hand histories, case studies, and lessons learned from many of the pioneers who built the satellite industry. They share the experiences, technologies, and business challenges that led to the successful development of an industry that is woven into the very core of our everyday lives. Historically important photographs throughout the book help to illuminate these compelling narratives. In each of these success stories, students, entrepreneurs, and business leaders in a range of disciplines will find valuable material and important lessons that can be applied to their own dreams and plans—in established as well as uncharted territories.

About this title

About the Author

D. K. Sachdev is Founder-President, Spacetel Consultancy and Adjunct Professor, George Mason University. He has 60 years of professional experience in the development of satellite and telecommunication systems. From 1978 to 1996, he led INTELSAT’s technology development and spacecraft planning and engineering. Following that, he managed the establishment of the WorldSpace digital radio system and the initial development of system architecture and infrastructure for XM Radio. Since 2000, he has consulted on new and innovative satellite systems and technologies.He was inducted into the SSPI Hall of Fame in 2009. He received the Arthur Clarke Foundation Award in 2003 and the Vikram Sarabhai Award in 1976. He is the author of Business Strategies for Satellite Systems (2004) and the editor of Recent Successful Satellite Systems: Visions of the Future (2017).

Edition details

• Publisher: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1563479664
• ISBN 13: 9781563479663
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 448
• Editor: D. K. Sachdev