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This subseries consists of documents pertaining to projects intended to develop flight hardware for the United States space program. In some cases the project was cancelled before it reached flight - or even hardware - status, but the project involved design work to meet specific mission parameters. It is in this context that the Space Shuttle, normally considered a manned program, is included here. The materials are grouped into subseries arranged alphabetically by the name of the launch vehicle project. Unless otherwise note, within each project subseries documents are arranged chronologically.
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| 12 | 1 | "Launch Vehicle History." (C. R. James (ed.); Boeing Co. D2-24015-1. February 1, 1967) [thermofax original] |
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In 1959 NASA began utilizing the Atlas ICBM to orbit small blunt-bodied spacecraft, modifying the missile into the Atlas Space Launch Vehicle (SLV). Most notably, four of the manned Mercury flights used Atlas D/Atlas SLV-3 as boosters. The Atlas was also paired with smaller boosters as upper stages, giving rise to Atlas-Able, Atlas-Agena, and Atlas-Centaur boosters. | ||
| 12 | 2 | "Atlas SLV-3 Space Launch Vehicle - Flight Evaluation Report: SLV-3 5303 (Flight Date 17 May 1966)." (GD/Convair. GDC/BKF66-029. 27 June 1966) | 3 | "AtlasVehicle 89D - Flight Evaluation Report (Flight Date 11 December 1966)." (GD/Convair. GDC/BKF66-083. 15 February 1967) |
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Work on Centaur began in 1956. Planned from the start as upper stage for the Atlas launch vehicle, Centaur was the first American booster to utilize liquid hydrogen propellant. Development problems delayed its introduction until mid-1965. During 1966-1968, the Centaur vehicle was used to launch the Surveyor series of lunar probes and continued in use into the Space Shuttle era. | ||
| 12 | 4 | "Centaur Nucleonic Propellant Utilization System" [proposal]. (Giannini Controls Corp. GSDP-268. 1 June 1963) | 5 | "Centaur D-1 Payload Users Guide." (Aerospace. TOR-0066(5701-07)1. 30 June 1970.) [folder 1 of 2] |
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7 | "Centaur D-1 Payload Users Guide." (Aerospace. TOR-0066(5701-07)1. 30 June 1970, change 14 July 1970) | 8 | "Centaur D-1 Payload Users Guide." (Aerospace. TOR-0066(5701-07)1. 30 June 1970, change 17 July 1970) |
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Work on Delta began in 1959. Originally, Delta was to be an interim second stage for the Thor launch vehicle until the Scout and Vega boosters became available. In the end, however, Delta was the most frequently used booster in the Thor family in the 1960-1968 period, later becoming the most popular booster in the NASA stable. | ||
| 12 | 9 | "Project Delta - Third Stage and Spacecraft Preparation at AMR." (Douglas. July 1962) |
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Subseries II.B.5. Nova (Post-Saturn Launch Vehicle) Nova was the largest of NASA's planned stable of launch vehicles. Nova was to be capable of launching a manned mission directly to lunar orbit. With NASA's selection of lunar rendezvous for Apollo in 1962 there was no immediate need for Nova and the project was cancelled in 1964. | ||
| 12 | 10 | Solid Motor Logistics Study. [Final Report] (Martin. NASA-CR-63-111. January 1964.) Volume I: Condensed Summary Report. | 11 | Post Saturn Launch Vehicle System Study. Part III: Final Technical Report. (Martin. ER 12603-I. November 1964.) Volume I: Summary. |
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Subseries II.B.6. Reusable Aerospace Passenger Transport The Reusable Aerospace Passenger Transport (RAPT) was a preliminary examination of alternatives to the disposable boosters then in use by NASA. The RAPT concept was later embodied in the Space Shuttle Program. | ||
| 12 | 12 | Launch Mode Comparison Study. Research and Technology Implications Report. (Martin. MARTIN-CR-66-33. July 1966.) |
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The Saturn family of launch vehicles spanned the middle, in boost capacity, of NASA's planned stable of launch vehicles. Development of the Saturn family began in August 1958 at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency, where it was called Juno. In 1958 it was renamed Saturn and, in November, transferred to NASA control. With the decision to utilize lunar rendezvous for the Apollo program, the Saturn family became the launch vehicles for Apollo. Saturn IB and Saturn V launch vehicles were the boosters for all flights of the Apollo spacecraft, including the Skylab and Apollo-Soyuz Test Program launches. Documents relating to the Saturn Program are grouped into subseries by general topic: | ||
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| 13 | 1 | "Saturn." (MSFC. No Date) | 2 | "A Bibliography of the Saturn System." (MSFC/SSAO. M-SAT-62-4. December 12, 1962) | 3 | "Saturn Illustrated Chronology (April 1957 - April 1962)." (MSFC/SSO. No date) | 4 | "Saturn Illustrated Chronology April 1957 - November 1962." (MSFC/SSO. M-SAT-63-3. February 15, 1963) | 5 | "Documentation of Saturn Program Data Concepts for the Electronic Engineering Measuring and Tracking Office at the Launch Operations Center." (GE/ASD. NASw-410-30-13-9. 9 January 1963) | 6 | "Lightning Detection Warning Systems on Saturn Launch Complexes 34, 37, and 39." (E. W. Eulitz and R. H. Jones; KSC/ESD. TR-107-1. December 18, 1964) | 7 | "Lightning Detection Warning Systems on Saturn Launch Complexes 34, 37, and 39." (E. W. Eulitz and R. H. Jones; KSC/ESD. TR-107-1. December 18, 1964; Errata April 15, 1965) | 8 | "Astrionics System Handbook - Saturn Launch Vehicle." (MSFC/SEO. January 2, 1964.) [folder 1 of 2] |
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10 | "Saturn IB/V Astrionics System." (S. M. Seltzer; MSFC/SEO. MTP-ASTR-S-63-15. January 2, 1964) | 11 | "Astrionics System Handbook - Saturn Launch Vehicle." (MSFC/SEO. 1 August 1965.) [folder 1 of 2] |
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| 224 (OS) | 1 | "Vehicle Mechanical Systems Test Schematic." (MSFC/VTS. c.1965) |
| 224 (OS) | 2 | "Advanced Electrical Schematics - Ground Support Equipment." (MSFC/SODS. c.1966) |
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Subseries II.B.7.b. Saturn I/Saturn IB The Saturn I (originally called the Saturn C-1) was the first of the Saturn family of launch vehicles. Two-stage Saturn I boosters (S-I first stage and S-IV second stage) were used to launch boilerplate Apollo capsules through 1965. The Saturn IB (originally Saturn C-1B and Uprated Saturn I) grew from the cancellation of the Saturn C-2 vehicle in 1961. The Saturn IB was an upgraded Saturn I, with sufficient thrust to place a fully-configured Apollo capsule into Earth orbit. Two-stage Saturn IB boosters (S-IB first stage and S-IVB second stage) were used for the manned earth-orbital missions of the Apollo (non-Lunar Module flights), Skylab, and Apollo-Soyuz programs. | ||
| 14 | 2 | "Determination of Criticality Numbers for Saturn I, Block II Vehicle Ground Support Equipment (Launch Complex 37B)." (KSC/LSRO. TR-4-49-3-D. March 6, 1964) | 3 | "DAC AMR Progress Report - S-IV." (Douglas. No date) | 4 | "Saturn IB Performance Study." (Lockheed/LMSC. H-64-019. December 1964) | 5 | "Saturn I/IB Progress Report October 1, 1964 - March 31, 1965." (MSFC/S1PCO. MPR-SAT I/IB-65-1. c.1965) | 6 | "Saturn IB Payload Planner's Guide." (Douglas/MSSD. SM-47010. March 1965) | 7 | "Saturn IB Project Specification Addendum (SA-202)." (MSFC. RS01W-1000002A. March 21, 1966) | 8 | "Saturn IB Launch Vehicle Project Development Plan." (MSFC/S1BPO. No date) | 9 | "Saturn IB Launch Vehicle Project Development Plan." (MSFC/S1BPO. MA-001-003-2H. January 1, 1967.) [copy 1 of 2] |
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| 15 | 1 | Uprated Saturn I S-IB Stage. Assembly and Test Report - S-IB-7. (Walter T. Liebracht. Chrysler/SD. RB-B7-EIR-5.1. 18 July 1967.) |
| 224 (OS) | 3 | "S-I Stage Electrical Schematics." (MSFC/ASIS. No date) |
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Subseries II.B.7.c. Saturn C-3 The Saturn C-3 was originally intended as one of two boosters (with the Nova launch vehicle) to be used with the Apollo program. With the selection in 1962 of the lunar rendezvous mode for the moon landing program, NASA determined that the Saturn I/IB and Saturn V launch vehicles would be sufficient for its needs and Saturn C-3 project was cancelled. | ||
| 15 | 2 | Saturn C-3 Launch Facilities Study. Final Report. (MMC/AD. ER 12125-III. December 1961.) Volume III: Design Criteria for Launch Facilities. |
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The Saturn V (originally designated Saturn C-5) was the largest of the Saturn family. The three-stage Saturn V (S-IC first stage; S-II second stage; S-IVB third stage) was used to launch all fully-configured Apollo missions (CSM and LM) as well as the orbital workshop for the Skylab program. Saturn V-related materials are organized into subseries by topic and within subseries by date: | ||
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| 15 | 3 | "Saturn V Launch Support Equipment General Criteria and Description." (KSC/LSEED. SP-4-37-D. January 23, 1964) | 4 | "Saturn V Launch Vehicle Design Data." (MSFC/VSIO. IN-P&VE-V-62-6. December 17, 1962, reissued July 15, 1964.) [folder 1 of 3] |
5 | [folder 2 of 3] |
6 | [folder 3 of 3] |
7 | "Saturn V Quarterly Progress Report October 1, 1964 - December 31, 1964." (MSFC/S5PCO. MPR-SAT V.64-4. No date) | 8 | "Saturn V Project Development Plan." (MSFC/S5PO. MA 001-AZD-2H. September 1965) |
| 16 | 1 | "Saturn V Quarterly Progress Report July 1, 1965 - September 30, 1965." (MSFC/S5PCO. MPR-SAT V.65-3. No date) | 2 | "Saturn V Quarterly Progress Report January 1, 1966 - March 31, 1966." (MSFC/S5PCO. MPR-SAT V 66-1. No date) | 3 | "Investigation of Saturn V Launch Vehicle and Launch Vehicle Ground Support Equipment Recycle Capability." (MSFC. SE 005 002 2H. March 31, 1967) | 4 | "Specification for the Operation System for the Saturn V Launch Computer Complex." (IBM/SGC. 66-232-0001. 1 June 1967.) Volume I. |
5 | Volume II. [folder 1 of 2] |
6 | [folder 2 of 2] |
7 | "Saturn V Ground Test Plan and Status Summary." (MSFC/S5TMO. June 15, 1967) | 8 | "Saturn V Project Development Plan." (MSFC/S5PO. MA 001-AZD-2H. November 1967) | 9 | "Saturn V Technical Checklist." (MSFC/PVEL. July 1, 1968) |
| 17 | 1 | "Saturn V Specification Index." (MSFC/S5PCO. CM-004-001-2H. 1 May 1969. [folder 1 of 2] | 2 | [folder 2 of 2] |
3 | "Saturn V Specification Cross Reference Index." (MSFC/S5PCO. CM-004-007-2H. 1 May 1969) | 4 | "Saturn V Systems Mission Program Annual Progress Report FY-1970." (Boeing/AG/SD. D5-15385-6. June 30, 1970) |
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| 17 | 5 | "Boeing Manufacturing Plan for S-IC Stage." (Boeing/ASD/SBB. D5-12561. December 11, 1963.) [folder 1 of 2] | 6 | [folder 2 of 2] |
7 | "S-IC Maintainability After LOX Loading." Boeing/ASD/LSB. D5-11394. July 21, 1964) | 8 | "S-IC Program Review and Assessment" [presentation graphics]. (Boeing/ASD/LSB. August 25, 1964) |
| 18 | 1 | "Saturn S-IC Annual Progress Report - Fiscal Year 1965." (Boeing/ASD/LSB. D5-12601-2. July 30, 1965) | 2 | "Saturn S-IC Quarterly Technical Progress Report - July 2, 1965 - September 30, 1965." (Boeing/SD/LSB. D5-11994-9. October 11, 1965) | 3 | "Saturn V/S-IC Contract End Item Detail Specification (Prime Equipment) - Performance/Design and Product Configuration Requirements." CEI No. 000011A - S-IC-1 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001101. November 1, 1965.) |
4 | CEI No. 000011E - S-IC-5 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001105. November 1, 1965.) |
5 | CEI No. 000011F - S-IC-6 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001106. November 1, 1965.) |
6 | CEI No. 000011G - S-IC-7 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001107. November 1, 1965.) |
7 | CEI No. 000011H - S-IC-8 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001108. November 1, 1965.) |
8 | CEI No. 000011I - S-IC-9 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001109. November 1, 1965.) |
9 | CEI No. 000011J - S-IC-10 Flight Stage for Saturn V Launch Vehicle. (Boeing. CP02S00001110. November 1, 1965.) |
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| 18 | 10 | "Saturn S-II Stage Progress Report July 1970 through June 1971." (NAR/SD. SID 63-266-55. July 1971) |
| 19 | 1 | "S-II-4 Static Firing Final Test Report." (NAR/SD. SD 68-104. 26 April 1968) |
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| 19 | 2 | "Orbital Checkout of S-IVB." (Douglas/MSSD. SM-46695. 27 May 1964) | 3 | "S-IVB Quarterly Review Agenda." (Douglas. March 10-11, 1965) | 4 | "Saturn S-IVB Quarterly Review" [presentation graphics]. (Douglas/MSSD. March 10, 11, 1965) | 5 | "Saturn S-IVB Stage Quarterly Weight and Balance Status Report, Model No. DSV-4B." (MDC/MDAC. MDC G0868. December 1970) | 6 | "Saturn S-IVB Stage Quarterly Weight and Balance Status Report, Model No. DSV-4B." (MDC/MDAC. MDC G0971. March 1971) |
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Subseries II.B.7.d.5. Saturn V Launch Vehicles (Flight Hardware) | ||
| 19 | 7 | "Saturn V Program Specification." (MSFC.) SA-501. (RS02W-1000001A. November 15, 1965, revison B. September 13, 1967.) | 8 | Addendum (SA-505). (RS02W-1000005A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 7, 1969.) |
9 | Addendum (SA-506). (RS02W-1000006A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 20, 1969.) |
| 20 | 1 | Addendum (SA-507). (RS02W-1000007A. March 31, 1967, rev. April 21, 1969.) | 2 | Addendum (SA-508). (RS02W-1000008A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
3 | Addendum (SA-509). (RS02W-1000009A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
4 | Addendum (SA-510). (RS02W-1000010A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
5 | Addendum (SA-511). (RS02W-1000011A. March 31, 1967, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
6 | Addendum (SA-512). (RS02W-1000012A. 29 April 1968, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
7 | Addendum (SA-513). (RS02W-1000013A. 29 April 1968, rev. May 5, 1969.) |
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Subseries II.B.7.e. Saturn Program Development Launches This subseries consists of documents pertaining to launches with "SA-" (Saturn) mission designations. Launches of Saturn vehicles mated to Apollo spacecraft, which received "AS-" (Apollo-Saturn) mission designations are listed under subseries III.D.3.h.3. (Manned Space Flight Programs - Apollo Program). Documents are arranged chronologically within each subseries. For a full listing of Saturn (SA-), Apollo (A-) and Apollo-Saturn (AS-) launches, see Appendix 4.
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| 20 | 8 | "Countdown Manual for Saturn I, Vehicle Serial SA-4." (MSFC/LVOD. March 14, 1963) |
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| 20 | 9 | "Complex 37 Safety Plan for SA-5." (KSC/SO. No date) |
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| 20 | 10 | "SA-6 Ground Instrumentation Profile." (R. J. Bush and L. R. Pollman; GE/ASD. SP-83-E. 22 May 1964) | 11 | "Instrumentation Operations Analysis, Part IIb of the Firing Test Report, Saturn Vehicle SA-6." (Noble F. Hinds and John Trippe, Jr.; KSC/DASA. TR-4-51-2b-1. June 29, 1964) |
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| 20 | 12 | "Saturn I Countdown Manual (Vol. II) - SA-7 - Test Number 7-LSVI-300 Launch Countdown." (KSC. September 5, 1964) | 13 | "Computing Notes on the Saturn Mission (SA-7)." (GSFC/DOB. X-550-64-269. September 23, 1964) | 14 | "Failure Reporting Summary, SA-7 - Pre-Launch, Test and Checkout at KSC." (GE/ASD for KSC. SP-152. October 14, 1964) | 15 | "Instrumentation Operations Analysis for Saturn/Apollo Vehicle SA-7." (Noble F. Hinds and John Trippe Jr; KSC/DASA. TR-98-1. November 5, 1964) |
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| 20 | 16 | "SA-8 Saturn Technical Information Handbook." (MSFC/THMS. October 15, 1964.) Volume I of 4. |
| 21 | 1 | Volume II of 4. | 2 | Volume III of 4. [folder 1 of 2] |
3 | [folder 2 of 2] |
4 | Volume IV of 4. |
5 | "Instrumentation Operations Analysis for Saturn/Apollo Vehicle SA-8." (Noble F. Hinds and John Trippe, Jr.; KSC/DASA. TR-179. July 15, 1965) |
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| 21 | 6 | "SA-9 Vehicle and Launch Complex Functional Description." (Chrysler/SD. HEC-D042. May 1964.) Volume VI: Environmental Control System. |
| 22 | 1 | "SA-9 Saturn Technical Information Handbook." (MSFC/THMS. May 15, 1964.) Volume I of 4. | 2 | Volume II of 4. |
3 | Volume III of 4. |
4 | Volume IV of 4. |
5 | "SA-9 Ground Instrumentation Reliability Profile." (GE/ASD for KSC. SP-177. February 5, 1965) | 6 | "Instrumentation Operations Analysis for Saturn/Apollo Vehicle SA-9." (Noble F. Hinds and John Trippe, Jr.; KSC/DASA. TR-161. March 19, 1965.) [2 copies] |
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| 22 | 7 | "SA-10 Saturn Technical Information Handbook." (MSFC/THMS. March 15, 1965.) Volume I of 4. |
| 23 | 1 | Volume II of 4. | 2 | Volume III of 4. [folder 1 of 2] |
3 | [folder 2 of 2] |
4 | Volume IV of 4. |
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Subseries II.B.7.f. Saturn Improvement Program By the mid 1960s NASA had initiated several studies to extend the capabilities of the Saturn family. The studies examined a number of Modified Launch Vehicle (MLV) configurations based on the Saturn IB and Saturn V launch vehicles as well as Intermediate Payload (INT) launch vehicles based on modified Saturn stages (MS-IB, MS-IC, MS-II, and MS-IVB). Documents are organized into subseries by improved booster type; unless otherwise noted documents within each subseries are arranged chronologically by study. | ||
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Subseries II.B.7.f.1. Saturn Improvement Program - General Studies | ||
| 23 | 5 | Study of Launch Facilities for Improved Saturns. -Phase III Final Report (Martin/AGSD. MARTIN-CR-66-41. December 1966.) Volume I: MLV SAT IB-11.5 and -11.7(A). | 6 | Volume II: MLV SATURN V-3B, -4(S)B, -25(S) and -23(L) [rough draft]. [folder 1 of 2] |
7 | [folder 2 of 2] |
| 24 | 1 | Volume II: MLV SAT V-3B, -4(S)B, -25(S) and -23(L). [folder 1 of 2] | 2 | [folder 2 of 2] |
3 | Volume III: MLV SAT INT-20 and -21. |
4 | Volume IV: MLV SAT INT-17, -18(S)A, and -18(S)B. |
5 | Volume V: Executive Summary. |
6 | Comparative Economic Study of Launch Facilities, Launch Operations, and Support for a Range of Intermediate Payload Launch Vehicles at the Kennedy Space Center and Kennedy Air Force Station. Final Report. (Chrysler/SD. 16 March 1970.) [folder 1 of 2] |
7 | [folder 2 of 2] |
8 | Addendum Report [120 Inch SRM Tri-Cluster Launch Vehicle]. (Chrysler/SD. 18 June 1970.) |
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| 24 | 9 | Saturn IB Improvement Study. -Liquid First Stage and Boost Assist. Final Report (Chrysler/SD. AS-654. March 31, 1965.) Volume I: Summary Report. |
| 25 | 1 | -Phase III Final Report (Chrysler/SD. TR-AE-67-17. December 16, 1967.) Volume II: Technical Report. [folder 1 of 2] | 2 | [folder 2 of 2] |
3 | Saturn IB/Zero Stage Preliminary Study. Report. (Chrysler/SD. AE-PB-656. May 7, 1965.) [MLV Saturn IB-11.5] |
4 | Report. (Chrysler/SD. AE-PB-656. July 12, 1965.) [MLV Saturn IB-11.5] |
5 | Saturn IB/Zero Stage Study. Report. (Chrysler/SD. AE-PB-700. December 31, 1965.) [MLV Saturn IB-11.5] |
6 | "Report on a 260-Inch Diameter Cryogenic Propellant Third Stage for the Saturn IB." (Chrysler/SD. TR-AE-65-4. No date.) [MLV Saturn IB-142] |
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| 25 | 7 | Saturn V and Intermediate Payload Saturn Vehicles Improvement Studies. First Quarterly Review [presentation graphics]. (Douglas/MSSD. SM-51889-P. 28 February 1966.) | 8 | Studies of Improved Saturn V Vehicles and Intermediate Saturn Vehicles. Volume 7: Presentation Charts [presentation graphics]. (NAA/SID. SID 66-1326-7. No date.) |
9 | "A 'Building Block' Approach to Saturn V Uprating Using Solid Propellant Rocket Motors." (J. W. Monroe and C. J. Corso; Boeing/SD/LSB. D5-13365. June 14, 1967) | 10 | "Product Improved Saturn V Evaluation" [presentation graphics]. (NAA/SD. PD 67-35. July 1967) | 11 | MS-IC Stage for Modified Launch Vehicle (MLV) Saturn V. Volume 1 of 8: Summary Report. (Boeing/ASD/LSB Co. D5-11420-0. April 15, 1965.) |
12 | Design Study of the MS-II Stage for the Modified Launch Vehicle (MLV) Saturn V. Final Report (NAA/SID. SID 65-244-6. 29 March 1965, revised April 1965.) Volume VI: Design Study Summary Briefing [presentation graphics]. |
| 26 | 1 | Saturn V Vehicle with 260-Inch Diameter Solid Motor Study. Final Report. (Boeing/SD. December 18, 1967.) Vehicle Description. (D5-13408-2.) [folder 1 of 3] | 2 | [folder 2 of 3] |
3 | [folder 3 of 3] |
4 | Research and Technology Implications. (D5-13408-3.) |
5 | Cost Plan. (D5-13408-4.) |
6 | Appendices. (D5-13408-5.) |
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| 26 | 7 | KSC Facilities and Operations for Saturn MS-IC/MS-IVB (Intermediate 20) Launch Vehicle. Executive Summary Report. (Boeing. D5-16785-1. May 23, 1969.) | 8 | Saturn V Derivative (S-IC, S-IVB, I.U.) Launch Vehicle System Study. Final Presentation. (Boeing. August 28, 1969.) |
9 | Final Technical Report. (Boeing. D5-17009-2. September 15, 1969.) [folder 1 of 4] |
| 27 | 1 | [folder 2 of 4] | 2 | [folder 3 of 4] |
3 | [folder 4 of 4] |
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| 27 | 4 | "Intermediate -21 Launch Vehicle Preliminary Description for a Phase B Space Station Design." (Boeing/SD/LSB. D5-15583. August 15, 1969) |
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| 27 | 5 | Launch Facilities and Operations for Large Solid Motors Study. Final Report (Douglas/MSSD.) Volume I: Technical. (DAC-58078. 28 December 1967.) | 6 | Volume III: Self-Eject Launch Technique, 260-in. SRM/S-IVB Application. (DAC-58115. 27 June 1968.) |
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Subseries II.B.8. Space Shuttle The Space Transportation System, or "Space Shuttle," was designed as a reusable launch system to ferry personnel and equipment from the surface to low-earth orbit in conjunction with a permanent space station. Although the space station was never funded, shuttle development continued throughout the 1970s with the first launch occurring in 1981. Document are arranged chronologically. | ||
| 27 | 7 | "Low Cost Space Transportation Systems" [presentation graphics]. (NAR/SD. SP 69-2. January 1969) |
| 28 | 1 | "Evaluation Criteria for Space Transportation System Concepts." (Deane N. Morris; RAND. P-4293. January 1970) | 2 | "Proposal to Accomplish Phase B Space Shuttle Program." (MDC. MDC E0120. 30 March 1970.) [folder 1 of 2] |
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4 | "Space Shuttle Engine Baseline Configuration - Preliminary Design." (PWA. PDS 3714A. 16 April 1970) | 5 | "Space Shuttle Technology Requirements." (NAR/SD. SP 70-8A. 20 September 1970) | 6 | "Space Shuttle System - High/Low Cross-Range Orbiter - Trade Study Report." (NAR/SD. SP 70-600-22. 21 October 1970) | 7 | Phase A Space Shuttle Study. Project SERV - Status Review [presentation graphics]. (Chrysler/SD. 30 November 1970.) [folder 1 of 2] |
8 | [folder 2 of 2] |
| 29 | 1 | "Space Shuttle Propulsion Mid-Term Review Splinter Meeting" [presentation graphics]. (MDC. 10,11 December 1970) |
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The Space Tug was a proposal for an orbit-to-orbit vehicle to move personnel and equipment from low-earth (Space Shuttle) orbit to high-earth (space station) orbit or to lunar orbit. | ||
| 29 | 2 | Space Tug Study. Summary. (NAR/SD. PD 69-167. c.1971.) Part I: Mission Analysis and System Requirements. |
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The Titan family of launch vehicles originated as a ballistic missile for the United States Air Force. NASA modified the Titan II into the Gemini Launch Vehicle (GLV) and utilized the Titan III for unmanned launches beginning in the 1970s due to budget cuts and delays in the Space Shuttle program. Documents are arranged chronologically. See also subseries VII.A.2. (USAF - Launch Vehicles) | ||
| 29 | 3 | "Titan III Family Review." (MMC. January 1968) | 4 | "Titan IIIC Payload Users Guide." (MMC/DD. IR-68-3. January 1968) | 5 | "Titan IIIC Payload Users Guide." (MMC/DD. MCR-68-62. October 1968) | 6 | "Manned Spaceflight for the 1970's - Program Concerns and Titan Launch Vehicle Implications" [presentation graphics]. (MMC/DD. 15 April 1970) |