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How satellite navigation was invented, based on a few scientists tracking Sputnik.
to history radio retrotech satellite space ... on 16 October 2009
Otter Creek - South Harrison Observatory
How a bunch of radio enthusiasts tracked various Apollo missions. Worth chasing links from here too.
to amusements apollo electronics radio space ... on 06 October 2009
Lots of technical detail -- I particularly liked the debriefing transcripts and the stuff about how TV from the Apollo spacecraft worked.
Some decent hard-SF short stories, with a distinct Carl-and-Jerry-In-Space feel.
NASA's collection of online books. The one about the history of NASA computing is particularly interesting.
A Tribute to Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station
Lots of detail about HSK's role in the Apollo programme.
ACC's classic paper on how a space elevator might work; presumably source material for the Red/Green Mars series. Interesting.
Block I Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC): How to build one in your basement
Building your own AGC out of logic gates.
to retrocomputing space ... on 03 August 2005
Lots of interesting links and bibliographic references about computing history and engineering reliable systems.
to computing engineering research retrocomputing space ... on 03 August 2005
Emulating the Apollo Guidance Computer and related bits of kit.
to emulation retrocomputing space ... on 03 August 2005
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