Space Today

by Mohan Sundara Rajan

A non-technical presentation of the most significant recent
developments in space technology and applications in India and
abroad including:

Amazing features of the Earth that support the orbits of
satellites.
India's mastery of rocket and missile technology.
A preview of tomorrow's launchers using different
technologies.
Progress of India's world-class communication, TV 'and
weather satellites.
Modern global links from space including the emerging global
positioning system and spy satellites.
India's thrust towards the use of satellites for societal needs.
Role of resource satellites in revealing the true state of our Blue
Jewel-the Earth, its oceans and resources, especially India's
contribution.
Innovative means of understanding natural phenomena like
the tsunami and global environmental changes.
Rediscovery of the human body in space stations and other
wonders of microgravity.

Genres: Space

Paperback

First published January 1, 2014

About the author

Mohan Sundara Rajan is an eminent science communicator who won the National Award for Outstanding effort in Popular Science Communication 2005, given by the National Council for Science and Technology Communication, New Delhi. He is the author of some sixteen popular science books including Wireless: The latest Telecom Story; and Nano: The Next Revolution, published by the NBT. He is also the recipient of the Soviet Land Nehru Award and the Akashvani Award. A senior member of the former Central information Service, he was the only Asian selected to serve the Asian Development Bank, Manila, as its editor for over a decade.

Mr. Rajan has taught Technology Communication at the International Institute of Information Technology at Bengaluru.

Reviews

[Antony Roshan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives a good insight about the satellite and launch vehicle programs of Indian space program, though this book has some mistakes it's worth giving a read. It also covers some basic principles of Rocket Propulsion and orbital mechanics.

[Bakthavathsala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely written book on space technology achievements for common people