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Helios References

  • 1. C. Covault, "Soviets Endorse French Proposal for Space Reconnaissance Agency", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 24 October 1988, p. 23.

  • 2. "France Studies Reconnaissance Version of Spot Spacecraft", Aviation Week and Space Technology, l0 August 1981, p.58.

  • 3. France To Build 'Third Great' Force in Space", Military Space, 14 April 1986, pp. 4-5.

  • 4. France Approves Military Recon and Communications Satellites", Defense Daily, 5 February 1987, p. 196.

  • 5. T. Furniss, "European Spies", Flight International, 18-24 January 1995, pp. 43-44.

  • 6. S. Chenard, "French Satellites in Uniform", Space, September-October 1994, pp. 8-12.

  • 7. P.B. de Selding, "Space Firms Turn to Military Work as Anchor", Space News, 1-7 November 1993.

  • 8. "French Milspace", Military Space, 27 April 1987, p. 8.

  • 9. "France Approves Launch by Ariane of Helios Reconnaissance Satellites", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 4 June 1990, p. 20.

  • 10. P. B. de Selding, "France Steps Up Its Military, Space Activity, Spending", Space News, 2-8 November 1992, p.21.

  • 11. "Aerospatiale Delivers Main Optical Imager for Helios", Space News, 17-23 January 1994, p. 12.

  • 12. C. Covault, "CNES, Matra Accelerate Spacecraft, Ariane 5 Tests", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 5 December 1994, p. 22.

  • 13. P.B. de Selding, "French Firm Outlines Helios' Complex Encryption Plant", Space News, 31 May - 6 June 1993, p. 7.

  • 14. P.B. de Selding, "Joxe: France to Share Helios Images with WEU", Space News, 10-16 June 1991, p. 22

  • 15. P.B. de Selding, "Selling Ultrasharp Images Raises Hackles in France", Space News, 5-11 September 1994, p.4.

  • 16. P.B. de Selding, "Spy Satellites for Sale", Space News, 13-19 March 1995, pp. 1, 36.

  • 17. "Matra Marconi Proposes Expanded Program for Helios Reconnaissance Satellite", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 20 May 1991, p. 63.

  • 18. P.B. de Selding, Gulf War Spurs Call for European Spy Satellites", Space News, 11-17 March 1991, p. 3.

  • 19. P.B. de Selding, French Begin Military Radar Satellite", Space News, 4-10 November 1991, pp. 1, 20.

  • 20. "France Gives DASA Nod for Prime Osiris Role", Space News, 5-11 September 1994, p. 2.

  • 21. C. Lardier, "Matra Veut Rester Maitre De L'Observation", Air & Cosmos, 19 May 1995, p. 38.

  • 22. C. Lardier, "Participation Europeene Pour Helios 2", Air & Cosmos, 20 January 1995, p. 36.

  • 23. C. Lardier, "Decision Imminente A Bonn Sur Les Satellites Militaires", Air & Cosmos, 21 April 1995, p. 39.

  • 24. Reuter, Le Bourget, 13 June 1995.

  • 25. C. Covault, "Munich Summit To Eye Space Recon Issues", Aviation Week and Space Technology, 26 June 1995, p.20.

  • 26. C. Lardier, "L'Espagne Abandonne Helios 2", Air & Cosmos, 30 September 1994, p. 31.

  • 27. "Spain Bows Out of Helios' Successor", Space News, 19-25 September 1994, pp. 1, 20.

  • 28. P.B. de Selding, "Matra, Aerospatiale Lift Helios 2 Veil at Committee Hearing", Space News, 21-27 March 1994, p.11.

  • 29. P.B. de Selding, "Potential Partners Give Helios Follow-on Cool Response", Space News, 28 June - 11 July 1993, p. 5.

  • 30. P.B. de Selding, "Kohl Backs Joint Work On Osiris, Helios 2", Space News, 5-11 December 1994, pp. 4, 21.

  • 31. P.B. de Selding, "About Face: Spain, Italy Join Helios 2 Program", Space News, 16-22 January 1995, pp. .1, 21.

  • 32. P.B. de Selding, Germans Chafe at Helios Tab", Space News, 23-29 January 1995, pp. 3, 21.




  • HELIOS 1 A THE FIRST EUROPEAN MILITARY OBSERVATION SATELLITE Technologie France Number 13 - 1994
  • Adapted from: Europe and Asia in Space 1993-1994, Nicholas Johnson and David Rodvold [Kaman Sciences / Air Force Phillips Laboratory]






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