Reaching for Space: How Satellite Systems are Engineered with Experience-based Methods and Lessons Learned
Published by Synthesis Publications LLC, March 2026 ,194 pages.
Reaching For Space draws from Bruce Elbert’s extensive industry and military experience, spanning over 50 years in space systems and satellite communications. Having worked for four different satellites operators and the largest manufacturer of satellites and total systems, he draws from an extensive systems engineering background with many satellite programs and architectures, including GEO, MEO and LEO. In the service side of the business, Bruce Elbert developed several service business models in the video, data and mobile satellite communications arena. Upon retirement from Hughes Space in 1999, he established his own satellite system and business development consulting firm, Application Technology Strategy, LLC, and continues to assist clients in the private and public sector who provide and employ these resources for strategic advantage. He has contributed to industry understanding by writing eight books on satellite communications and networks and has taught thousands of engineers and managers through UCLA Extension and the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he was an adjunct professor. His own academic credentials include BSEE, MSEE and MBA, as well as having served in the US Army Signal Corps in the US and Asia. He is a speaker at major conferences and contributes insightful articles to the Satellite Executive Briefing magazine and the website satellitemarkets.com
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The Satellite Technology Guide for the 21st Century, 2nd. Edition: A Technical Tutorial and Overview of a US$ 100 Billion a year Industry 2nd Edition
Published by Synthesis Publications LLC, September 2011, updated 2013 ,194 pages.
The Satellite Communications Technology Guide for the 21st Century clearly explains in non-technical terms the basics of satellite communications technology and how it works. This book also provides a historical background of the industry, its current status, market prospects, trends and the future of satellite communications. Fully illustrated with graphs and tables, the book contains appendices including a glossary of terms and a list of industry resources.
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