Check the listing for details. Project Relay Communications Satellites (1963), Original NASA Facts. Condition: Used. Listed at 15.95 USD. Project Relay Communications Satellites (1963), Original NASA Facts (CO-002) This item is an original NASA Facts published in 1963 describing Project Relay, a program of 2 experimental communications satellites built by RCA. The satellites also included experiments to map the Earth's radiation belts, and their impact on the physical spacecraft and it's operation.. Relay 1 was launched on December 12, 1962. It was the first communications satellite to broadcast television from the United States to Japan. Later television transmissions were expanded to include Europe. Relay 2 was launched on January 21, 1964. This NASA Facts, published after the launch of Relay 1, includes the following discussions: - Relay program overview - Increasing global demand for communications services - Microwave - communications superhighway - The Relay satellite - Relay ground communications stations - Principal experiments - Launch and orbital information - Milestones in space communications (starting in 1946 through the launch of Relay 1) - Communications Satellite Act of 1962 Includes numerous drawings of the Relay satellite and orbital track, and vintage photographs of the satellite, tracking stations and Delta launch vehicle being assembled on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral. This document provides a unique view of the early days of the United States communications satellite program. Measures 8 x 10.5 inches 8 pages Discount We offer a 10% discount on purchases of 2 or more items. The discount will be applied at checkout. When purchasing multiple items please ADD TO CART before checkout to receive the volume discount. Shipping We take great care to insure that the items you purchased arrive in perfect condition. Each item is placed in an archival plastic sleeve with backing board, and includes a certificate with additional information. Domestic shipping is either USPS First Class Mail or Priority Mail (depending on weight) or USPS Media Mail (for books). Returns We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. However, we have a 14-day return policy from the date the item is received. Buyer assumes responsibility for the return shipping charge and packaging. About Space Flight Collectibles The memorabilia we offer in our store was collected while I was a teenager and wrapped up in the enthusiasm of those early years of the space program. Much of what we offer was collected as part of the research I was doing for projects in local science fairs. The memorabilia in our store are all original and include NASA and contractor brochures, photos, technical reports, press kits and commemorative collectibles. We will be adding new memorabilia on a regular basis. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates on new arrivals. Whether you have an interest in the space program from a historical or technical perspective, or just looking to give someone a unique gift, we're sure you will find the memorabilia in our store of interest. Our store is dedicated to the memory of my parents John and Lorette who never stopped supporting me in my interest in the space program. In July 1969, my Father and I were fortunate to receive a tour of the Kennedy Space Center 3 weeks before the launch of Apollo 11. In this photo I am joined by our NASA host to view the Saturn V/Apollo on Launch Pad 39A surrounded by the Mobile Service Structure. In July 1970, I had the opportunity to meet with Wernher von Braun in his office at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Dr. von Braun was kind enough to take the time to critique the design I had presented at a local science fair on a space station re-using Gemini and Apollo hardware.