by Parker, Steve.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Series: 20th century inventions Published by : Raintree Steck-Vaughn, (Austin, Tex :) Physical details: 48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm. Subject(s): Artificial satellites --Juvenile literature. | Artificial satellites. Year : 1997
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Discusses the history and development of man-made satellites, from the launch of Sputnik 1 to the current use of satellites for communication, navigation, weather forecasting, and military purposes.