Deep Space Network Collection, 1956-1996.

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Deep Space Network Collection, 1956-1996.

The collection includes published materials dealing with the Deep Space Network (DSN), a network of antennas that communicate with spacecraft, both manned and robotic. Included in the collection are progress reports, technical reports, antenna lists, published articles, and photocopies of site maps.

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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a research and development center and NASA field center in Pasadena, California. The JPL is owned by NASA and managed by the nearby California Institute of Technology. The laboratory's primary function is the construction and operation of planetary robotic spacecraft, though it also conducts Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. It is also responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network. Among the laboratory's major active projects are the Mars Scien...

Richter, William F.

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Layland, J. W.

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Butrica, Andrew J.

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Andrew J. Butrica received a PhD in the history of science and technology at Iowa State University, and is a research historian and author of numerous articles on the history of electricity and electrical engineering. His book, "To See the Unseen: A History of Planetary Radio Astronomy" was researched and written entirely under a contract with the California Institute of Technology and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), as a subcontract with NASA. It was published as a part of the NASA History...

Waff, Craig B.

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Corliss, William R

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Stevens, Robertson, 1922- ,

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Renzetti, Nicholas A., 1914-1998.

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Renzetti served as manager of the DSN Engineering and Operations Section, Tracking and Data Systems Manager, and Manager of Telecommunications and Data Acquisition Engineering, Mission Support, and Science Offices. He was a JPL employee from 1959 to 1994. From the description of Nicholas Renzetti Correspondece, 1959-1991. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives). WorldCat record id: 733101152 Renzetti was DSN Manager for Ranger. From the description of Re...

Sampson, William Freebody

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Rauch, L. L.

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