Speech delivered by Garland G. Buckner to the National Contract Management Association, Huntsville Chapter. Discusses the outdated procurement process, how its changing and how to track the trends of how its changing.
During the development of the RL-10 and J-2 engines, many problems were encountered. Solutions to the significant problems are contained. A description of these LOX-Hydrogen engines, outlining the unique features of each will be given. Performance parameters for both engine systems are tabulated. Specific applications to various stages are shown.
The backup satellite of the Prospero vehicle that R3 launched, slated for launch aboard R4 before it was scrapped and eventually hung in the London Science Museum as a partner to the R4.
A photograph of the Black Arrow R4 vehicle's second stage, as photographed in the London Science Museum. It shows clearly the vehicle's Gamma-304 Type 2 Engine, along with the bright red payload faring.
A photograph of the Waxwing SRM (solid rocket motor) used as the 3rd stage on the Black Arrow rocket. Hung in the London Science Museum as it would appear moments after separating from the second stage.
