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Space Pioneers and Where They Are Now.
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Montoya, Earl J.; Fimmel, Richard O. – 1987
This booklet describes the Pioneer Program and its role in exploring the solar system. Sections include: (1) "Pioneers in Space to Understand Our Earth" (describing the background of the program); (2) "First Pioneers"; (3) "The Interplanetary Pioneers"; (4) "Planetary Pioneers"; (5) "Outer Solar System…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Satellites (Aerospace), Science History, Science Materials
Pioneers in Space: The Story of the Pioneer Missions (Part II).
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Montoya, Earl J.; Fimmel, Richard O. – Mercury, 1988
Discusses the Pioneer satellites' explorations of Jupiter and Saturn. Includes discussions of engineering, the messenger program, and future projects. Provides pictures, diagrams, and a description of the Pioneer "message" plaques. (YP)
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Astronomy, College Science, Higher Education