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Communications in Space by Leonard Jaffe is part of the Holt Library of Science Series III, published in 1966. The book provides a detailed examination of early communications satellites, including SCORE, COURIER, ECHO, RELAY, TELSTAR, and SYNCOM. Jaffe discusses the requirements for communications satellites, their advantages and disadvantages, suitable orbits, and techniques for achieving them.

The book also introduces orbital mechanics, explores potential sources of space power for satellites, and speculates on the future of man-made Earth satellites. Additionally, Jaffe outlines the federal legislation that created the Communications Satellite Corporation, a private enterprise responsible for operating commercial communications satellites.

Leonard Jaffe, a key figure in NASA’s space applications programs, played a significant role in satellite communications development. His expertise and contributions make this book a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of space-based communication systems.