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"John F. Kennedy Space Center: A Selective Bibliography."
This is primarily the bibliography of an organization located in an area which was once inhabited by more baasts and birds than people. The evolution of the Kennedy Space Center :LS :A .ceable from the Army Ballistic Missile Agency and Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama. That period is fully covered by Historical Origins of NRSB's Launch epesons Center to July 1, 1962. However, because of the core working relationship between the Kennedy Space Center and the Air Force Eastern Test Range articies showing evolution of the Air Force Missile Test Center are included. -
"Memorandum for the Vice President from (John F. Kennedy)."
Memorandum from John F. Kennedy to the vice president, wanting to put him in charge of the survey recording their actions in space. -
"Letter to Dr. Wernher von Braun."
This letter asks for an oral history interview from von Braun concerning his conversations and visits with President John F. Kennedy.; Archive copy is a very poor copy. -
"Plastics in space flight programs."
Article aimed at improving the NASA's ability to complete its projects." -
"Flat Cable Engineering Studies for Saturn S-IVB Vehicles."
This paper describes the engineering approaches, investigations, results and conclusions of two National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) flat-cable contracts from the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) to the Douglas Aircraft Company, Inc., for feasibility studies on the S-IVB stage of the Saturn Vehicle. In addition, the objectives and approaches for a third contract., "Flat-Cable Engineering Study", are discussed. A sister Douglas Paper No. 4186, to be presented by Dr. P. L. Hill, covers in detail the manufacturing aspects of the Flat-Cable Development Program.; Prepared by R.A. Klotz, Advance applications, Saturn Electronics, Missile and Space Systems Group, McDonnell Douglas Corporation for presentation at: IPC/EDN Flat-Cable Seminar, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, 20 June 1967. -
"Juno V Space Vehicle Development Program (Phase I): Booster Feasibility Demonstration."
The initial phase of the JUNO V space vehicle development program, as presented herein, provides for a static demonstration and a total of four flight feasibility tests. The latter two flights will give the U.S. its first payload capability in excess of 10,000 lb in mid 1961. The objective of the overall program is to provide a reliable, economical, and flexible carrier vehicle with relatively large payload capability for orbital and space missions at the earliest possible date. -
"Juno V Space Vehicle Development Program."
This report io the second in a scrics of reports on the JUNO V Space I Vehicle Development Program and indicates the present status of the overall I program. The objective of the overall program is to provide a reliable, economical, and flexible carrier vehicle with relatively large payload capability for orbital and space missions at the earliest possible date. -
"Computer Redundancy: Design, Performance, and Future".
Discusses the importance of redundancy as a safety measure in electronic systems. -
"Saturn V rocket booster test stand at MSFC."
Press release.; Release No. 65-198. -
"Draft script Saturn I/IB quarterly film report no. 25."
MSFC routing slip to Mr. Lee Cropp concerning the draft copy. Contains hand-written editing suggestions, as well as a note that even if these suggestions are applied, that does not imply approval of the script for use. Covers July, August and September, 1965. -
"Saturn V stage progress."
Report detailing the progress of the Saturn V's construction, focusing on the individual parts. -
Contract let for $8 million for work relating to upper stages of Saturn rockets : news release.
News release describing Saturn V contracts for various components, the companies awarded the contracts, and contract amounts. -
"Chilldown Electrical System for S-IVB Space Vehicle."
The paper is marked, "To be presented at the IEEE 1965 Aerospace Conference featuring Flight Vehicle Electrical/Electronics Systems, Houston, Texas, June 20-24, 1965." The abstract states "This paper presents the electrical system used to drive the chilldown motor pumps on the S-IVB space vehicle. This system consists of a 56 volt battery supplying power to the two three-phase solid state inverters which in turn drive two cryogenic motor pumps. Included in this paper is a short description of the overall chilldown system requirements. The advantages of the a-c system over the d-c system are discussed with emphasis on weight and reliability. Two functionally identical 1.5kva inverters were designed. One inverter uses germanium transistors in the output stage while the other uses silicon transistors. Both inverters were designed to have a quasi-square wave output. The inverter circuitry is described and the advantages of each is discussed including a comparison of weight, size, operating temperature, efficiency and voltage rating." Includes diagrams. -
"Part analysis program."
Includes carbon copy of letter sent to David L. Christensen from Ernst Lange regarding the Part Analysis program. -
"Saturn C-1 vehicle project development plan."
The Saturn C-1 space vehicle system is being developed by government agencies at industrial firms under the direction of the National Aeronotics and Space Division -
"Section III of Saturn C-1 vehicle project development plan."
Plan for the development and construction of the Saturn C-1 vehicle. -
"Analog Simulation of Saturn S-IB Stage Propulsion System Dynamic Characteristics."
This copy has handwritten notes that change the title to read, "Analog Simulation of Uprated Saturn I Stage Propulsion System Dynamic Characteristics." The abstract notes, "The purpose of this paper is to present the techniques and logic employed in the development of an analog computer model to simulate Saturn IV first stage propulsion system dynamic characteristics. Restraints, problem areas, and major assumptions are included." -
"Manufacturing Organizational Chart : Saturn S-II program."
Organizational chart of the North American Rockwell Corperation : 1968. -
"Reliability prediction in design decision."
This paper presents some case histories in which reliability prediction plays an important role. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics October 1968: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics November 1968: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics December 1968: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics February 1969: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics August 1969: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics July 1969: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics July 1968: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics September 1969: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Astronautics and Aeronautics April 1968: A Chronology on Science, Technology, and Policy (HHR-23)."
Comment draft. Text drafted by Science and Technology Division, Library of Congress. -
"Application of Data to Design: Design of Space Vehicle Structures for Vibration and Acoustic Environments."
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. -
"Saturn I flight test evaluation."
Speech to be delivered to Joint AIAA/ASME Student Chapters Meeting, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee. Speech focusing on their future endeavors and missions into space. -
"Decision Procedure for Minimizing Costs of Calibrating Liquid Rocket Engines."
Prior to acceptance of a liquid rocket engine for use in Saturn vehicles, the average thrust of two consecutive tests without an intervening calibration must satisfy specification requirements. The contractor may recalibrate after the first and subsequent tests if he so chooses, based upon decision limits, until the above requirement is met. -
"Saturn data summary handbook."
This handbook provides a technical data summary for the Douglas-produced Saturn S-IV and S-IVB stages of the NASA Apollo Program. Material contained in the S-IVB stage of this handbook includes the S-IB and S-V vehicles. This book will be updated as changes and additional information become available. The appendix contains aerospace fluid characteristics, LOX and LH2 vapor pressure curves and a list of non-standard abbreviations. -
"Letter to Dr. Wernher von Braun."
Letter to Wernher von Braun from John M. Logsdon asking that Braun approves a request to quote his memorandum in his book. -
"Letter to Dr. Wernher von Braun."
Letter to Wernher von Braun from John M. Logsdon reiterating his request to use Braun's memorandum in his book as well as apologizing for any miscommunication. -
"Memorandum for Director of Space Flight Programs" related to the "Manned Lunar Landing Program."
Memorandum recommending formulating a "justification" for the Apollo project and and place schedules/plans on a "firmer foundation." -
"Letter to Lieutenant General Samuel C. Phillips."
Letter to Lieutenant General Samuel C. Phillips from George M. Lowe regarding what happened on the Apollo 6 flight. -
"Letter to Mr. Harrison A. Storms."
Letter to Harrison A. Storms from George H. Lowe and Joseph F. Shea expressing concerns they have over the lack of positive actions taken by the NAA. -
"Letter to Dr. George E. Mueller."
This letter regarding designations for Apollo missions notes that "Unfortunately, the scheme for designating missions as stated in your message does not yet solve the problem of reserving the Apollo 1 name for Spacecraft 012 and its crew. As we have discussed with you and General Phillips in the past, the wives of the three deceased astronauts have made a special plea to reserve this Apollo 1 designation for Spacecraft 012 and the Grissom, White and Chaffee crew."; Archive copy is a photocopy.; In replay refer to: AB. -
"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.