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"Letter to Mr. Walter D. Sohier."
This letter was attached to the edited transcript of the interview for the John F. Kennedy Library.; Archive copy is a photocopy. -
"Management of the Space Program at a Field Center."
Transcription of a presentation from Wernher von Braun discussing the roles of the space vehicles in the Apollo project. -
"Letter to the Vice President of the United States and White House."
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. -
"Meeting with Huntsville community leaders, Morris Auditorium."
Transcription of a conversation with Wernher von Braun. -
Letter to Mr. David L. Christensen.
Letter from C.A. Perkins to David L. Christensen regarding a request for information regarding cryogenic pump and motor development -
"Letter to Mr. David Christensen."
Letter to David L. Christensen from Ralph I. Villers responding to a request from Christiansen. Enclosed is the material requested. -
"The uprated Saturn I - its growth potential & future role in space."
Remarks by Vaino J. Vehko, Director of Engineering, Chrysler Corporation Space Division at 30th Annual Meeting, Aviation/Space Writers Association, Las Vegas, Nevada -
"A 'Zero Stage' for the Saturn IB Launch Vehicle."
To meet the demands of increasing payload size and weight, and to fill the large payload gap between the Saturn IB and Saturn V, a number of methods of uprating the Saturn IB have been studied by NASA and Chrysler Corp. of providing increased payload capability is discussed in this paper. Four 120 in. United Technology Center UA-1205 solid propellant motors, originally developed for the Air Force Titan III program, are clustered around the S-IB first stage of the Saturn IB launch vehicle. These four solid propellant motors provide the total thrust for liftoff of the vehicle, with S-IB stage ignition occurring just prior to burn-out and separation of the solid propellant motors. The term "Zero Stage" is applied to this added stage. -
"Alignment Tool Aids in Large Tank Fabrication."
Includes the clipping "Clamping Tool Aligns Odd-Shaped Sections for Welding" from <i>Design News</i>, September 4, 1963, written by Margaret A. Maas. -
Saturn V history team at the Apollo 10 launch.
Shown left to right: David Christensen, Melvin Kranzberg, Irving B. Holley, Jr., Rudolf Hermann, and Fred Ordway. -
"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. -
"Report of Ad Hoc panel on Man-in-Space."
It is the purpose of this report to clarify the goals, the missions and the costs of this effort in the forseeable future, particularly with regard to the man-in-space program -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. III, launch vehicles : book 1, Saturn I."
OMSF Program Status Review August 1965.; Edition "A" -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. III, launch vehicles : book 2, Saturn IB."
OMSF Program Status Review August 1965.; Edition "A" -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. III, launch vehicles : book 4, engines."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965.; Edition "A" -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 6, various locations."
OMSF Program Status Review August 1965.; Edition "A" -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 2."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 6."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 4."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Program scheduling manual."
Manual centered around teaching program schedueling. -
"Saturn Apollo applications program specification."
This first issue contains only some general provisions for the program and its requirements for the Saturn 1B launch vehicle. -
Apollo 5 press kit.
For release Thursday P.M., January 11, 1968. -
"Listing of Historical Documents and Interview Tapes."
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. -
Press Kit: Project Apollo 6 (To be launched on or after Apr. 3).
The document is a press kit for the Apollo 6 news release on Thursday morning, March 28, 1968. The topics of the release include but are not limited to Apollo 4, Apollo 6, Saturn V launch vehicle, spacecraft cameras, launch events, the flight profle, mission summary, and program managment. -
"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. -
"Electrical support equipment" (ESE) [photograph].
8 x 10 inch black and white photograph. A photograph of a workspace. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. III, launch vehicles : book 3, Saturn V."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965.; Edition "A". -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. III, launch vehicles : book 2, Saturn IB."
OMSF program status review October 1965.; Edition "A". -
Saturn V project development plan : November 1967.
This document revises and supersedes the Saturn V Project Development Plan, dated March, 1967. Approved: Arthur Rudolph, Manager, Saturn V Program; Samuel C. Phillips, Major General, USAF, Director, Apollo Program. -
Space age vision [photograph].
8 x 10 inch black and white photograph. -
"From Michoud to the Moon."
A history and description of the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana. -
"Launch Control and Checkout Equipment (LCCE) [photograph]."
Description of an 8 x 10 inch black and white photograph. -
"Mississippi test - torrents of flame."
Description of a photograph of a rocket static test firing. -
"Project Apollo 7: news release."
News release surveying the Apollo 7 rocket and discussing future missions. -
"Saturn IB news reference."
Images, decriptions, graphics and explanations of the various Saturn rockets. -
Saturn V news reference.
This book is designed to serve as an aid to newsmen in present and future coverage of the Saturn IB in its role in the Saturn/Apollo Program and as a general purpose large launch vehicle. -
"Standards of conduct for NASA employees."
NASA handbook which establishes what code of conduct is acceptable as a representative of the company and what behavior is not. -
Transatel.
Description of the Transtel without accompanying photograph. -
Interview with G.A. Phelps (Seal Beach?).
Interview on Materials Management, Configuration Management, and Changes in Design. Full side of tape.Tags Oral History