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  • Listequicomp_022508151917.pdf.pdf
  • Listacadthessinc1961_091907132623.pdf

    This preliminary listing of academic theses of interest to historians and social scientists is made available for general information, critical comments and related suggestions. The NASA Historical Advisory Committee suggested that such a listing might provide useful perspective on contemporary scholarship. Mr. Charles Atkins, a member of our Summer Seminar on "History, Social Science and Space" and graduate student in Political Science at M.I.T., kindly undertook this task. The NASA Historical Staff is also sponsoring preparation of a bibliography of bibliographies on the history of aeronautics and astronautics, and is undertaking a list of research resources available for academic scholarship. These will be available sometime this fall. Eugene M. Emme, NASA Historian.; NNH-61.; FOREWORD: This listing represents a first attempt to compile academic theses of relevance to the history of aeronautics and astronautics. It has been estimated that almost 70,000 doctoral dissertations have been completed in American universities since 1961, so this select compilation must be regarded as preliminary. In accord with the desire of the Historical Staff of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to assist scholarly research, it is hoped that this list may be suggestive. It will, hopefully, stimulate a response which will permit additions to this listing of interest to historians and other scholars concerned with science, technology, and public policy in the twentieth century.
  • lisofhisdocandinttap_051308142123.pdf

    Archive copy is a poor photocopy.; Handwritten on the first page is "10/25/67".; Includes a letter dated Nov. 6, 1968 to Mr. Christensen from William D. Putnam.
  • Liqurockprop.pdf

    Material-propellant compatibility as related to liquid rocket propulsion system design criteria is discussed and applicable test methods to derive usable design data are presented. Test methods, with emphasis on metallic materials, are discussed and the shortcomings of a number of these test methods are pointed out. These tests include static immersion tests, stress-corrosion tests, flow tests, impact tests, and tests to determine the effect of cracks and notches in metals on compatibility. A general outline for the evaluation of metallic and nonmetallic materials with respect to propellant compatibility is presented.
  • liqrockeng.pdf

    This paper presents a discussion on liquid propellant rocket engines. The first part contains a discussion on liquid propellants, including a description of various propellant types such as cryogenic, storable,bipropellant, and monopropellant. This part also points out desirable physical properties and includes a section on performance outlining the methods by which performance is calculated and shows performance for various liquid rocket propellant combinations.
  • Liquhydrotechnj2engi_080807144837.pdf

    subject of the speech is the application of oxygen/hydrogen technology the 5-2 engine system.
  • Liquhydr_110110140123.pdf

    Review detailing the use of liquid hydrogen in Saturn rockets.
  • liqrockets_071907093738.pdf

    This review indicates recent developments which have occurred in the liquid rocket engine field, special development areas associated with the liquid engines in current usage, and several trends which may be expected in the design of future advanced rocket engines.
  • Letttothevicepres52461_121008162821.pdf

    This is an attempt to answer some of the questions about our national space program raised by The President in his memorandum to you dated April 20, 1961. I should like to emphasize that the following comments are strictly my own and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in which I have the honor to serve.
  • Letttothepres101268_120808163249.pdf

    Correspondance between the President and Hugh L. Dryden regarding administrative limitations of the President's power.
  • Letttoproflogsfrom92667a_121108093206.pdf

    Correspondance between Professor Logsdon and Welsh regarding Logsdon quoting Wernher von Braun's memorandum.
  • memcolpreandsubofpop65-3_071907124926.pdf

    This memo constitutes a request for all MSFC elements to prepare and submit information as scheduled in Enclosure 1. This schedule lists only key interface dates from one organization to another. It will be the responsibility of I-RM and R-RM to implement internal schedules compatible with Enclosure 1.
  • memaapexpasscas6001_031808114252.pdf

    This memorandum reports the results of an effort to organize and update experiment assignments for inclusion in the AAP Flight Mission Assignments Document. Experiment assignment lists are included which indicate the following: 1) Original experiment assignments to the Orbital Workshop and ATM missions - AAP-1 through AAP-4; 2) Mission AAP-1A experiment assignments and the resulting unloading of experiments from AAP-1 through AAP-4; 3) Proposed assignments for inclusion in the draft FMAD; 4) Current status of the AAP experiment assignments.; X67-36860.; NASA TR - 85723.
  • Meetwithhuntcomm_073112203222.pdf

    Transcription of a conversation with Wernher von Braun.
  • Meetwithdire_111808165933.pdf

    The following people participated in an all day meeting at ABMA Huntsville on 6 January 1960: Dr. W. Von Braun, Mr. E. Rees, Mr. A. Hyatt, Mr. A. Siepert. Writer of the memorandum is Abraham Hyatt, Deputy Director, Launch Vehicle Programs.
  • Measuringinstrumentationsupport_052208151554.pdf

    Article refers to photographs, providing context to what is shown in them with formulas and measurements.
  • Measurementsonthesaturnspacevehicle_041408135140.pdf

    The history of man might be considered as an ever increasing quantity and quality of measurements. Measurements related to space have been made by early astronomers, modern astronomers, and now by aerospace technologists. The manned lunar landing, a major national goal, has given us the means to measure in space. The space vehicle development itself has made heavy demands on instrumentation; this is discussed in some detail in this paper. The advantages of the International System of Units are mentioned. Some examples are used to illustrate the future of space measurement.
  • Mcdodougsivb_092910153345.pdf

    Press release detailing how a rocket is the top stage of both the Saturn IB and Saturn V launch vehicles.
  • Mateorgachar_012309115117.pdf

    Saturn S-II Program Organizational chart.
  • mateinspacexpl_080107092258.pdf

    This paper presents a general review of major structural alloys that have been used in liquid rockets and space vehicles, the current state-of-the-art as applied to the Apollo launch vehicle systems, and discusses some materials currently under development for future requirements in vehicles for space exploration. Some aspects of the importance of corrosion resistant materials and suitable protective measures are discussed, as applied to both flight hardware and associated ground support equipment.
  • masspaceeff_081707101855.pdf

    Presentation reviewing the complex engineering undertaken at NASA and the mathmatical problems that need to be solved regarding the space program.
  • MasLisProj_050208091309.pdf

    Note attached to document to Mr. Christensen from William D. Putnam. List of projects ordered by criteria.
  • Marsspacflig.pdf

    Photocopy. A collection of interviews and biographical data.
  • Marsanaldms_040709154542.pdf
  • Markinterepo_012609120629.pdf
  • manwelcon_060707141124.pdf

    Paper given at the American Ordnance Association Welding Section Panel. Focuses on the process of welding and development programs.
  • Manusatusiiprog_011409104304.pdf

    Organizational chart of the North American Rockwell Corperation : 1968.
  • ManuhistLM5_052510151514.pdf

    Essay that focuses on the achievements of the Grumman Aerospace Corporation.
  • Manprowitpri_011608082119.pdf

    To be presented at the NASA / Rocketdyne Manufacturing Technology Review. Focuses on how best to avoid printed circuit boards.
  • manpofacmakfut_021208085025.pdf

    This paper presents in synoptic form, an analysis of the management problems being faced in making fuhlre manned spaceflight decisions. It is an attempt to view the manned space program in total perspective - its relationship to other scientific research, other national programs, the role of Congress, the President's role, industry's role, and then show their relative influence and impact on decisior, making for the Post-Apollo period.
  • manplaforsatIIsta16-25.pdf

    Manufacturing plan for the Saturn S-II."
  • Mannspachlunaexpl_101507093657.pdf

    Paper includes references to figures and NASA's fundamental goals and principles.
  • mannspacfligprogrevimsfcinstrepo_082007091604.pdf

    Report covers R & D, Administrative operations, staffing, facilities, and funding.
  • Mannplanflybmiss_120408150815.pdf

    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.
  • mannlunalandviarend_051107100817.pdf

    Paper to be presented at the IAS National Meeting on Manned Space Flight. Focuses on operations leading to injection of the space craft into the lunar transfer trajectory.
  • Mannlunalandprog_112508122213.pdf

    Memorandum recommending formulating a "justification" for the Apollo project and and place schedules/plans on a "firmer foundation."
  • memtomrhalseatsppfronorlcrojrfilcoodecofsIIBquafilrepno18_090707083554.pdf
  • memsatIIBquafilrepno21_083107140759.pdf

    Memo gives date and time of interlock for final I.O. approval.
  • memreqforaddandcomondrahisnot57_091207083317.pdf

    Memorandum requesting for comments on historical draft note.
  • Memotomarg_121008164500.pdf

    Memorandum apologizing for the wrong date placed on a previous memorandum.
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