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"SL-III MC-1/1 Time: 05:01 CDT 09:10 GMT 7/28/73" - "SL-III MC-10/4 Time:06:08 CDT 09:11:08 GMT 7/8/73."
This mission commentary describes the Skylab 3 launch. -
"Space flight projects - today and tomorrow."
NASA symposium on scientific and technical Information. -
"System description for Saturn vehicle (SA-1 through SA-4)."
Missing pages iv, 3, 6 to 8. Photocopy of files containing sections of the project. -
"Technical History of Saturn."
Draft of working paper. Typed with handwritten notes (title and author) and pages. Copy in MSFC files noted on first page. -
"Techniques of implementing launch automation programs" (Saturn IB space vehicle system).
This paper identifies the methods and equipment through which automation is becoming a major factor in testing and launching Saturn IB space vehicles. The merits of a digital guidance computer and its impact in extending automated checkout are stressed; also a logical basis is established for computer and manual test control. Hardware and software elements of the automated system are described, and details pertaining to reliability are emphasized. A concluding appraisal suggests that automation will play an expanding role in future test and launch operations. -
"Telegraphic message : inspection requirements for S-II-1 and S-II-2 at KSC."
Photocopy of an inspection list requirements for S-II-1 and S-II-2. -
"Telemetry system for Saturn S-I stage development."
The telemetry system used on the Saturn S-I stage for the transmission of vehicle test data is described. Multiplex and modulationtechniques such as PAM/FM/FM, SS/FM and PGM are used in the system. The diverse data requirements for developing the eight-engineliquid-fueled stage necessitated the use of a combination of severalmodulation techniques to efficiently handle the data. A cursory comparisonis made of the merits of each technique. Physical and electricalrequirements and characteristics of the system are outlined. -
"The Case for Compatibility."
"The Case for Compatibility" is a paper by Robert L. Smith, Jr., who worked in Quality and Reliability Assurance Laboratory at George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The summary states, "Ever since the use of missiles and space launch vehicles began, questions have existed in every program regarding the similarity between upstream (e.g., manufacturing, static firing ) and launch site checkout equipment. Programs have existed which utilized nearly identical equipment for both uses; other programs have existed in which any resemblance of the equipment was probably coincidental. Many factors have entered the final decisions, not the least of which were economic and schedule considerations, and, in some instances, the organizational structure of the developer." -
"The instrumentation of space vehicle in connection with the successful Saturn flight tests."
Presented on September 21, 1962, at the Eleventh Tagung Der Deutchen Raketen - Gesellschaft, Koblenz, West Germany. Instrumentation sf the Saturn space vehicle represents a considerable effort during the development phase, for proper design evaluatian of this new configuration, its propulsion system, and its structure and control characteristics, an unprecedented number of measurements are required to be carried onboard and to be recovered, These measurements are expected to work properly and to furnish the design engineer with information that is not available by ground testing, -
"The role of the S-IVB in the Apollo and past Apollo programs."
Douglas Paper No. 4396.; Prepared by Ludwig Roth, Director, Saturn/Apollo Program Extension, Douglas Aircraft Company.; Presented to 16th Annual Conference of the Hermann Oberth Society. Discusses the role of the Apollo rocket after the Apollo program has concluded. -
"The Saturn IB launch vehicle system."
Speech containing information regarding Crystler's role in the Saturn Project as contracted builders of the stages of three space vehicles. -
"The Saturn launch vehicle family."
Presentation focusing on the history of Saturn V's engineering history and crew. -
"The Saturn launch vehicles."
General O'Connor's presentation to the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Centers around saturn space vehicles and makes references to slides. -
"The Saturn S-II."
The S-II is the second stage of NASA's Apollo moon-landing rocket - the giant Saturn V. The most powerful hydrogen-fueled booster under production, the S-II is destined for Apollo manned lunar missions and will help power three Americans to the moon. The S-II is being developed and manufactured at Seal Beach, Calif., by North American's Space and Information Systems Division, Downey, Calif., under the technical direction of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. -
"The significance of parameters affecting the heat transfer to the liquid hydrogen in the Saturn S-IVB stage for the lunar orbit rendezvous mission."
The Saturn S-IVB stage has a requirement for orbiting around the earth for up to 4.5 hours with approximately 60 percent of its initial propellant remaining at the end of the coast (prior to restart) . Extensive analyses must be performed to insure that this requirement is met. Both the maximum and minimum heat transfer rates are important because the maximum rates affect the hydrogen boiloff losses and thus the initial propellant loading requirements. The minimum rates are important because the boil off gases are used to maintain a minimum axial thrust level by venting the gases continuously through aft facing nozzles. This provides for a settling of the propellant throughout the orbital coast and alleviates the need for periodically venting the tank under zero gravity. -
"The toughest weld of all" S-II stage manufacturing.
Article explores the outer layer of the Saturn S-II along side its benefits and complications. Contains poorly rendered images displaying the process. -
"This is Your Chrysler Saturn Story."
The document is a booklet created as part of the NASA/Chrysler Corporation Space Division manned flight awareness program. It discusses Chrysler's role in manufacturing and testing the Saturn and includes photographs and diagrams of Saturn stages, operations at Michoud, testing, and future missions. The section headings included in this booklet are "Chrysler and the Saturn," "Saturn at Michoud," "The Voyage of Saturn," "Saturn Firings," and "Saturn's Missions." -
"Vibration and acoustic environment characteristics of the Saturn V launch vehicle."
This paper presents representative examples of vibration and acoustic data from flights of the Saturn V launch vehicle and static firings of Saturn V launch vehicle stages. The purpose of the paper is to provide vibration and acoustic environment characteristics which are pertinent to the design of launch vehicles -
A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.
The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility. -
A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.
The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility. -
A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.
The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility. -
A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.
The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility. -
A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.
The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility. -
Apollo 10 press kit.
The press kit includes documentation on the Command and Service Module, Lunar Module, Saturn V launch vehicle, astronauts, and mission descriptions. Release No. 69-68. -
Apollo 10/AS-505 mission chart.
The chart includes diagrams, mission statistics, crew, and notes. There is an additional copy in the David Christensen Collection. -
Apollo 5 press kit.
For release Thursday P.M., January 11, 1968. -
Artist's Conception of the RL10-powered Saturn S-IV Stage.
This artist's rendering of the RL10-powered Saturn S-IV stage is depicted as heading toward deep space after separation from the booster. The drawing is accompanied with a brief description of the Saturn S-IV. -
Development of LOX/RP-1 engines for Saturn/Apollo launch vehicles.
The development of liquid rocket engines follow similar patterns regardless of engine size. During the development of the H-1 and F-1 engines, may problems were encountered. Mehtods of solving the combustion instability problem are discussed.; AIAA 4th Propulsion Joint Specialist Conference, Cleveland, Ohio, June 10-14, 1968.; Also available on NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) as unclassified. Can be ordered. Also on AIAA. -
Draft of "Concepts of the Iterative Guidance Law for Saturn Launch Vehicles."
The summary notes, "In 1960, research work was begun to develop new guidance concepts for the Saturn space vehicles. [...] This paper presents the basics of the Iterative Guidance Law developed for Saturn launch vehicles to meet these new requirements of space age guidance. The development of the Iterative Guidance Law and the results and ideas presented in this paper are due primarily to Mr. Helmut J. Horn and his associates in the Dynamics Analysis and Flight Mechanics Division of the Aero-Astrodynamics Laboratory." Marked "Research Review, OK" in the upper right corner of the first page. The document includes corrections and additions to the text in red pencil. -
DX priority: memorandum.
Memorandum discussing the priorization of various nlunar landing vehicle projects. -
Final Apollo 11 Lunar Surface Operations Plan.
Prepared by the Lunar Surface Operations Office, Mission Operations Branch, Flight Crew Support Division. -
Marshall Space Flight Center Space Day 1961 program.
The program includes "Marshall Center Highlights" from the Center's first year, a message from director Wernher von Braun, a photograph of the Space Queen and Princesses, and a guide to the Center's buildings. -
Preservation, shipment & recovery of the Saturn booster.
The purpose of this report is to present the shipping and recovery procedures for the Saturn booster. -
Press Release : S-IC simulator--Immediate release.
Huntsville, Ala. -- NASA Marshall Space Flight Center engineers and scientists will soon begin using a giant Saturn V booster simulator in making various tests of equipment and facilities here and at Michoud Operations, Mississippi Test Operations and Cape Kennedy. -
S-IVB cutaway and J-2 engine."
8 x 10 inch black and white diagram of the JII engine and the Saturn IV.