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"Quality assurance provisions for government agencies."
NASA Quality publication that contains requirements designed to facilitate the execution of programs effectively. -
"Manned planetary flyby missions (based on Saturn/Apollo Systems) : executive summary report."
This report summarizes a study (by North American Aviation, Space Division) of Manned Interplanetary Flyby Missions to Venus and Mars during the period from 1975 to 1982. [The study was a broad but penetrating technical investigation of using a manned flight system for planetary exploration.] The results, along with previously known aspects of manned Mars and Venus flyby missions, vehicles, and systems, were integrated into total mission-system capable of performing a realistic and meaningful planetary exploration program. Manned Planetary Missions are feasible. Attractive multiplanet flyby missions can be performed by Saturn/Apollo systems. However, injected payload and mission requirements developed within the guidelines and assumptions of this study cannot be met with modified S-II or S-IV stages when used with the standard Saturn V Earth-launch vehicle. When using an Earth orbit assembly mode and an uprated Saturn Earth launch vehicle for application to manned planetary flyby missions, the launch vehicle should have a payload capability (2-stage to low Earth orbit) of 400,000 pounds or more for use with M(S)-IVB planetary injection stages. Manned planetary flyby missions provide a means of combining the favorable aspects of both manned and unmanned missions into a unique and highly effective planetary exploration mission-system capable of providing major significant inputs to the scientific and engineering questions concerning the interplanetary medium, our Sun, and our neighboring planets Venus and Mars. -
"Memorandum : S-II Stage Program Report from MA/Apollo Program Director to MA/Associate Administrator for Manned Space Flight."
Includes enclosure of S-II Stages Status.; Archive copy is a poor photocopy. -
"Inspection of Welds on S-II-1."
Archive copy is a poor photocopy. Cannot read. -
"Space vehicle test stands."
One of the pacing items in this Nation's accelerated space program is the construction of facilities for the manufacture, development, testing, check-out, transportation and launching of space vehicles. Behind each successful launching are countless hours of effort in development, quality and reliability checks and tests of engines, components, boosters, and stacked stages; including pressure tests, cold-flow tests and hot firing (or static) tests; all to assure the safest possible trip for the men or instrumentation in the space craft. -
Memorandum to Dr. Seamans, Dr. von Braun, Mr. Donlon, and Mr. Gilruth.
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. -
"Memorandum : technical information summary concerning Saturn I vehicle SA-6."
This memorandum outlines, through a series of sketches with accompanying text, the general features of the sixth SATURN I launch vehicle. The sketches are devoted primarily to the launch vehicle but also presents limited information on the spacecraft, the launch facility and launch preparations. The information presented in this summary was compiled through the efforts of R&DO personnel from P&VE, AERO and ASTR. -
St. Alban's Church Communications (1 of 2)
Folder containing documents, correspondence, lists and photographs relating to St. Alban's Church in Gainesville, Alabama. -
"The ease (E's) of implementation of the Safety Program at the Marshall Space Flight Center."
Presented at the 19th Annual Federal Safety Conference, National Safety Congress, Chicago, Illinois. A rundown of the new safety protocols, chiefly favoring the letter 'E.' -
"Recoverable S-IB."
The paper deals with the selection of a simple recovery system for the Saturn IB first stage. As an introduction to the discussion on recovery system objectives, a plot of the expected trajectory is presented. This is followed by a statement which lists the necessary steps which must be followed to develop a recovery program. -
"Memorandum, routing slip, and letter by Harold G. Russell, Colonel, USAF, concerning the Business Week article 'North American tries to advance under fire.'"
This document also contains part of the Business Week article "North American tries to advance under fire", (June 3, 1967) pages 154 to 162. The complete article can be found at the UAH Library in microfilm format.; The document has handwritten notes and is a poor photocopy. -
"A Practical Approach to the Optimization of the Saturn V Space Vehicle Control System Under Aerodynamic Loads."
This paper includes the equations for the bending moment of a launch vehicle with the effects of bending and sloshing dynamics. It also includes a comparison between the bending moment response envelope of the measure winds and the bending moment response of the MSFC synthetic wind profile. -
Saturn AS-501 evaluation bulletin No. 1, November 14, 1967.
The findings herein are the results of the combined evaluation efforts of the various Laboratories of Research and Development Operations at MFSC, The Boeing Company, North American Rockwell/Space Division, Douglas Aircraft Company, International Business Machines, and Rocketdyne. -
"Memorandum to Dr. Emme - EH through Mr. Shafter - G from Julian Scheer, Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration."
This attached correspondence indicates a great deal of confusion and that a number of people are in the act. The matter before the house is whether we will (Dr. von Braun is asked) to allow Logsdon to have a copy of the Von Braun memo to the Vice President on space goals. -
Memorandum for Dr. Mueller from Robert C. Seamans.
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. -
Memorandum to update the "Apollo/Saturn Logistics Support Requirements Plan."
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. -
"Technical survey of ABMA activities."
Handwritten notes on the document.; Archive copy is a poor photocopy. -
"Memorandum to Dr. Eugene M. Emme, Code EH, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D. C. from Bart J. Slattery, Jr., Chief of Public Affairs."
Memorandum from NASA Chief of Public Affairs to Eugine M. Emme. States that a video from Wernher von Braun are included regarding his views on the NASA program. -
"Memorandum: Indices to MSFC circulars and MSFC Administration regulations and procedures from Chief Management Services Office."
Memorandum regarding indices ready for reference and filing. -
"Saturn IB SA-217 reference launch vehicle."
This document contains a definition of a reference Saturn IB launch vehicle designated SA-217. The Saturn IB SA-217 is a projected reference vehicle, based on Saturn IB SA-212, incorporating the latest proposed product improvements. The two-stage payload capability of this vehicle to a 100-nautical-mile circular orbit is 44,965 pounds. The Saturn IB SA-217 launch vehicle is to be used as the baseline vehicle for advanced studies requiring the use of the standard or modified Saturn IB launch vehicle. This vehicle definition does not necessarily represent approved changes to any specific vehicle. This document supersedes the Saturn IB SA-213 reference Launch Vehicle, described in memorandum R-P&VE-DIR-65-92. -
"Memorandum for record : meeting to review problems with H-1 engines on S-IB-7 and S-IB-8."
Memorandum to go over problems with the H-1 engine. -
Skylab "MSFC SKYLAB NEUTRAL BUOYANCY SIMULATOR" Technical MEMORANDUM.
This report describes the importance of the Neutral Buoyancy Simulator for preparing the Skylab astronauts to work in space. -
"Request for approval to man the Apollo Saturn V Vehicle."
The purpose of this memorandum is to obtaln your approval to fly manned missions on the Saturn V launch vehicle beginning with Apollo-Saturn vehicle #503 currently scheduled for launch in December 1968. -
"Saturn IB ESE interlock system."
The results of an OMSF AS-201 Interlock and RCA 110A Computer Review were published. Recognizing that this was a "quick look", it was determined that a more detailed approach should be taken with respect to interlocks for the duration of the Saturn IB-V program. -
"Memorandum: John F. Kennedy Memorial Library in Massachusetts."
Memorandum from Wernher von Braun regarding a request made for NASA's cooperation to obtain resources from the Kennedy Memorial Library. -
"Space and the working woman."
Memorandum prepared for the honoring Amelia Earhart by the Zonta Club, Birmingham, Alabama. -
Memorandum for Robert K. Bell from Charles R. Zimmer.
This memo was written about a conversation earlier that day. Zimmer tells Bell that after discussing with Lieutenant Cole, they agree that Colonel Nickerson should not be tried on any other charges than the first ten specification to Charge I. -
Memorandum for Ray H. Jenkins and Robert K. Bell
This memo details an upcoming trip to Washington and the scheduled appointments with various senators and military officials in regard to the Nickerson case. The memo states that it would be preferred is all charges and specifications dropped and consider a reinvestigation and punishment. It includes other information regarding the case. -
Letter and memorandum from the Railroad Officials report to R. R. Benedict.
This letter details a compromise regarding the railroad and buildings on the ground deeded to the railroad. The author states that this will not affect Benedict's purchase price. It also includes information regarding the Coxe Estate. The memo included from the Report of Railroad Officials further details the available lots and those that belong to the railroad and the Coxe Estate.