"Application of the Saturn V Launch Vehicle to Unmanned Scientific Exploration of the Solar System."
Astronautics
Saturn Project (U.S.)
Saturn 5 launch vehicles
Space probes
Space vehicles
According to the foreword, "This paper presents the results of a twelve-week mission and systems analysis of a combined Jupiter orbiter/solar probe mission utilizing the Saturn V launch vehicle."
Brown, B. G.
Hill, A. S.
MacKenzie, C. M.
Odom, P. R.
Thadani, M. C.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama
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Reports
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"Application of Nuclear Propulsion to the Mars Manned Landing Mission."
Mars (Planet)--Exploration
Nuclear rocket engines
Spacecraft propulsion
Space flight to Mars
This report has been prepared to provide Aerojet management and the interested NASA offices with nuclear propulsion decision aid data. The primary intent of these analyses is to evaluate potential space missions which may utilize nuclear propulsion in an effort to determine the most desirable characteristics of a nuclear propulsion system.
Advanced Concepts, Reon Division, Aerojet-General Corporation.
"Application of Data to Design: Design of Space Vehicle Structures for Vibration and Acoustic Environments."
Space vehicles--Acoustic engineering
Space vehicles--Design and construction
Space vehicles--Vibration
According to the abstract, this paper discusses the need for a uniform design approach throughout the aerospace industry for space vehicle structural vibrations in order to keep pace with improvements in environment definition and testing.
Lifer, C. E.
"Appendix to Chapter II of a Survey of Various Vehicle Systems for the Manned Lunar Landing Mission."
Lunar landing
Manned space flight
Manned spacecraft
This appendix includes various diagrams of orbital launch vehicles, graphs of propellant and tankweight, returnpayload, and lift-off requirements, velocity requirements for a manned lunar mission, multiple drawings for the Saturn C-3 vehicles, lunar mission payloads, information of vehicle size, and a summary of the Saturn C-3 lunar mission.
Ruppe, Harry O.
Documents
Volume II Appendices for the Saturn V Derivative Launch Vehicle System Study.
Launch vehicles (Astronautics)
Research and development
Saturn S-1C stage
Saturn S-4B stage
According to the table of contents, this volume of appendices contain various charts, graphs, and diagrams related to the S-IC stage data, instrument unit data, and vehicle data.
The Boeing Company Space Division Launch System Branch.
Apollo project
Liquid propellant rocket engines
Liquid propellant rockets
Project Apollo (U.S.)
Space vehicles--Propulsion systems
This paper discusses the propulsion requirements for various stages of the Apollo vehicles and the development of these engines.
Belew, Leland F.
Patterson, Wayne H.
Thomas Jr., James W.
Apollo telescope mount
Manned orbital telescopes
Orbiting solar observatories
This fact sheet contains information related to the Apollo Telescope Mount, or ATM, which allows scientists to look at the activity of the sun through the fogging effects of the earth's atmosphere.
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. Public Affairs Office.
Apollo Support Program: Phase 1: Apollo Terminology Standards Final Study Report.
Manned space flight--Terminology
Project Apollo (U.S.)--Terminology
From the abstract: "This report concludes the Phase 1 study activities of the requirements for terminology standardization of the Apollo Integration Support Program. A review is made of the studies conducted and the findings resulting from these activities. Conclusions are drawn and recommendations are made for a proposed Apollo Terminology Handbook. An implementation plan for producing and maintaining an Apollo Terminology Handbook is included. A sample of such a terminology handbook is produced as Part 2 of this report."
General Electric Company. Defense Systems Department.
University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives, Special Collections, and Digital Initiatives, Huntsville, Alabama.
Memorandum to Dr. Seamans, Dr. von Braun, Mr. Donlon, and Mr. Gilruth.
Artificial gravity
Spacecraft environments
Weightlessness
The memorandum contains a paper titled, "Apollo - Should It Be Committed to Weightlessness." This paper contains information about artificial gravity and the effects of prolonged periods of weightlessness on human beings and chimpanzees.
Randt, Clark T.
Memorandums
Memorandum for Dr. Mueller from Robert C. Seamans.
Aerospace industry--Records and correspondence
This memorandum details changes or changes to be considered in Apollo-Saturn nomenclature. It also contains the matter of the Apollo and AAP missions designs and changes Seamans wishes to see.
Seamans, Robert C.
Memorandum to update the "Apollo/Saturn Logistics Support Requirements Plan."
Logistics management
Project management
This memorandum contains the pages to be changed in the logistics program for the Apollo/Saturn Project. The logistics plan includes the design, procuring, manufacturing, and production processes. This plan formalizes the program, improves logistic support, and implements management and action plans.
Shinkle, John G., 1912-
George C. Marshall Space Flight Center
Launch Information Exchange Facility (LIEF)
Support systems
This paper identifies the support functions performed by MSFC through the Launch Information Exchange Facility (LIEF) during the Apollo Saturn Mission Operations and other facilities required to carry out these functions. It also identifies mission specific documents required for operation. Note that page 20 is missing.
Naumcheff, M.
Apollo spacecraft
Saturn launch vehicles
According to the preface, "This handbook provides KSC management personnel with general information relative to the Apollo-Saturn program. Emphasis is placed on Saturn launch facilities and related support equipment. Saturn vehicle parameters are included for general information.
John F. Kennedy Space Center.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Handbooks
"Apollo Program: Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations."
Aeronautics--United States
Communication of technical information
Information management
This glossary contains acronyms and abbreviations commonly found in documentation from the Apollo Program. This glossary is meant to be a tool for historians and other researchers.
Ertel, Ivan D.
Glossaries
Telegraphic message containing an Apollo Program Flash Report.
F-1 rocket engine
This message for the Apollo Program Director contains a report of the Apollo launch vehicles, problem that occurred, and actions required. The photocopy is difficult to read.
Belew, Leland.
Telegraphs
Saturn Project (U.S.) F-1 rocket engine
Apollo 5 flight
This document contains a transcript of the pre-launch conference, including the questions asked and the answers given by participants William C. Schneider, Rocco A. Petrone, George M. Low, Col. William Teir, Col. Royce Olson, Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., and Eugene F. Kranz.
Press conferences
Apollo 7 flight
This document contains the transcript from the Apollo 7 mission. This transcript contains the communication from the first seven days of the ten day mission.
Apollo News Center.
Transcripts
"Apollo Logistics Support System (ALSS) Payloads Summary Report."
Lunar mobile laboratories
Lunar surface vehicles
Payloads
This report includes a summary of the major tasks performed by the Apollo Logistics Support System Payloads with an emphasis on the Lunar Mobile Laboratory (MOLAB).
Boeing Company. Aero-Space Division.
The "Apollo/Saturn Guide for the Preparations of Specifications: Volume II of II Volumes."
Research development
This reproduced copy contains 43 pages of "general instructions for the uniform preparation of Project, System, and Contract End Items Specifications for Apollo/Saturn new equipment and major refurbishment."
National Aeronautic and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Facility.