Range Rats at Sea: Tracking satellites, sailing the tropics, and searching for the sybaritic life (Paperback)

~ Dan Kovalchik (Author)
Key Phrases: comm center, gangway watch, range rat, Port Canaveral, Corpus Christi, Cocoa Beach (more...)

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The Range. Think of it as a shooting gallery that circles the globe. A vital link was forged in 1966, when NASA converted a World War II tanker into the USNS Vanguard, one of the most sophisticated communication centers ever to sail the high seas.

Range Rats At Sea is an account of one crewmember's attempt to squeeze a lifetime of adventure into two short years. Success, however, hinged upon his ability to win the heart of a shipmate.

About the Author

Dan Kovalchik has spent nearly 30 years in the aerospace business, traveling to a variety of remote locations before returning to civilization in Florida. Today, he works at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, where he helps test and launch Delta rocketswhen hes not dreaming about another overseas assignment.

Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: IUniverse (January 21, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 059516966X
• ISBN-13: 978-0595169665
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,400,400 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)