Per online overview:

Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control, edited by James R. Wertz, is widely considered the definitive "bible" of space systems orientation. First published in 1978 as part of the Astrophysics and Space Science Library series, this foundational text was authored by 33 senior technical staff members from the Spacecraft Attitude Department of the Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC). It systematically compiles the real-world operational insights gained from supporting more than 30 historical space missions.

This is the 1985 softback printing by Reidel Publishing with more than 856 pages.

Despite its publication date, the text remains uniquely valuable in modern astronautics education due to specific specialized features:

• Orthographic Globe Projections: Employs specialized map projections to minimize distortion when mapping three-dimensional vector drawings onto a flat page.
• Real-World Anomaly Classification: Devotes explicit text to identifying common sensor data telemetry anomalies and field adjustments.
• Comprehensive Appendices: Serves as a standalone reference manual by cataloging vector identities, spherical trigonometry, time systems, and rotational matrix proofs.