Rockets & Satellites: Surveillance from Space

by Earle Rice

The trail to find Osama bin Laden was uncovered by human and satellite intelligence, and the raid that killed him was directed by a fleet of intelligence-collecting satellites over Pakistan. Even though we can't see them, satellites play a large role in reconnaissance and defense support. Students will learn about the rockets that launch satellites, how satellites are used, and how the military uses secret space planes and test vehicles that are ready...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076607532X
• ISBN13: 9780766075320
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Enslow Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 11 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 8