Subseries IV.E.2.  General by Planet Series V:  Tracking & Data Acquisition
Subseries IV.E.3.
Planetary Reconnaissance Projects

This subseries consists of material relating to specific unmanned exploration projects, including projects that did not reach hardware or flight status. Documents are organized into subseries by project. Unless otherwise noted, documents within each subseries are arranged chronologically by study.

Subseries IV.E.3.a. IMP (Interplanetary Monitoring Probe) (1963)
Subseries IV.E.3.b. Lunar Orbiter (1965-1971)
Subseries IV.E.3.c. Lunar Survey Probe (1965)
Subseries IV.E.3.d. Lunar Viking (1970-1971)
Subseries IV.E.3.e. Mariner (1962-1971)
Subseries IV.E.3.f. Ranger (1960-1966)
Subseries IV.E.3.g. Solar Probe (1963)
Subseries IV.E.3.h. Starlet/Starlite (1967)
Subseries IV.E.3.i. STL Orbiter (1963)
Subseries IV.E.3.j. Surveyor (1960-1970)
Subseries IV.E.3.k. Venus Probe (1968)
Subseries IV.E.3.l. Viking (1968-1970)
Subseries IV.E.3.m. Voyager (Mars) (1963-1967)

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Subseries IV.E.3.a. IMP (Interplanetary Monitoring Probe)

The Interplanetary Monitoring Probe was a proposal by Goddard Space Flight Center to establish a network of satellites to provide continuous monitoring of space radiation in support of the Apollo program.


193 9 Project IMP Interplanetary Monitoring Probe.

Project Development Plan. (GSFC. June 4, 1963, rev. 2.)


Subseries IV.E.3.b. Lunar Orbiter

The Lunar Orbiter project began as an alternative to a planned Surveyor (see subseries IV.E.3.j. below) orbital vehicle when launch vehicle development failures and the failures of the early Ranger probes (see subseries IV.E.3.f. below) placed both of those programs in doubt. Lunar Orbiter was intended to provide photographic data on possible Surveyor and Apollo landing sites as well as other data of interest to lunar scientists and Apollo program planners. All five Orbiters were successful and returned high-quality data in sufficient quantities that the project goals were met after three missions.


193 10 "Lunar Orbiter Project: Summary of Photographic Data System Calibration." (Langley. No date.) [photocopy]

194 1 "Characteristics and Format of the Tracking Data to be Obtained by the NASA Deep Space Instrumentation Facility for Lunar Orbiter." (J. Lorell, J. D. Anderson, and W. L. Sjogren; JPL. TM 33-230. June 15, 1965)
2 Study of Applicability of Lunar Orbiter Subsystems in Planetary Orbiters.

Interim Oral Presentation [presentation graphics]. (Boeing/SD. D2-100710-1. November 29, 1966.)

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Implementation and Cost Report. (Boeing/SD. D2-100710-3. March 15, 1967.)

4 Lunar Orbiter Project.

Spacecraft/SFO Systems Specification, Lunar Orbiter. (Boeing. D2-100106. May 16, 1966.)

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Mission B Description. (Langley/LOPO. LOTD-107-0. June 1, 1966.)

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Lunar Orbiter Mission A Photographic Support Data. (Boeing for Langley/LOPO. LOTD-112-2. March 7, 1967.)

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Mission IV Description. (Langley/LOPO. LOTD-118-0. April 26, 1967.)

9 "A Preliminary Geologic Evaluation of Areas Photographed by Lunar Orbiter V Including an Apollo Landing Analysis of One of the Areas." (Langley/Lunar Orbiter Photo Data Screening Group. Langley Working Paper 506. February 1968)
10 "Lunar Surface Resolution Coverage of Lunar Orbiter Photography." (C. R. Heinzen and W. F. Peer; JPL. 760-63. 20 January 1971)

Subseries IV.E.3.c. Lunar Survey Probe Sensor

The Lunar Survey Probe Sensor was intended to determine whether the lunar surface at a planned Apollo landing site was capable of supporting the Lunar Module and transmitting that information to a spacecraft in orbit.


195 1 Lunar Survey Probe Sensor Study.

Final Report. (GATC/GARD. MR 1272-1. June 17, 1965.)

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Subseries IV.E.3.d. Lunar Viking

Lunar Viking was a plan to utilize the technology being developed for the Viking missions to Mars (see subseries IV.E.3.l. below) to conduct a similar orbiter/lander mission to the Moon.


195 3 Lunar Viking Feasibility Study.

First Oral Presentation [presentation graphics]. (MMC/DD. November 1970.)

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Second Oral Presentation [presentation graphics]. (MMC/DD. January 1971.)


Subseries IV.E.3.e. Mariner

The Mariner program was planned to explore Mars and Venus, the nearest planets to earth, by conducting a planetary flyby or by placing a spacecraft in orbit. The Mariner team developed a series of launch projects based upon the target planet and launch timeframe, resulting in similar but different spacecraft for each mission. Six of the first nine missions were successful. Material on the Mariner series of space probes is organized by project, each of which resulted in one or more probe launches. Unless otherwise noted, documents within each subseries are arranged chronologically.

Subseries IV.E.3.e.1. Mariner Venus 1962 (Mariner 1, Mariner 2) (1962-1967)
Subseries IV.E.3.e.2. Mariner Mars 1964 (Mariner 3, Mariner 4) (1965-1967)
Subseries IV.E.3.e.3. Mariner Venus 1967 (Mariner 5) (1968)
Subseries IV.E.3.e.4. Mariner Mars 1969 (Mariner 6, Mariner 7) (1969-1971)
Subseries IV.E.3.e.5. Mariner Mars 1971 (Mariner 8, Mariner


Subseries IV.E.3.e.1. Mariner Venus 1962 (Mariner 1, Mariner 2)


195 5 "Mariner 2 Flight to Venus." (F. L. Barnes, W. E. Bollman, D. W. Curkendall, and T. H. Thornton, Jr; JPL. TR 32-395, reprinted from Astronautics, December 1962)
6 "Mariner II: Preliminary Reports on Measurements of Venus." (JPL. TR 32-429, reprinted from Science, Vol.139 No.3559. March 8, 1963)
7 "Mariner 2 Solar Panel Design and Flight Performance." (John A. Zoutendyk, Robert J. Vondra, and Arvin H. Smith; JPL. TR 32-455. June 28, 1963)
8 "Mariner Spacecraft Packaging." (Julius Jodele; JPL. TR 32-451. July 1, 1963)
9 "Mariner 2 Observations of the Solar Wind. 2. Relation of Plasma Properties to the Magnetic Field." (Marcia Neugebauer and Conway W. Snyder; JPL. TR 32-1107, reprinted from Journal of Geophysical Research, Vol.72 No.7. April 1. 1967)

Subseries IV.E.3.e.2. Mariner Mars 1964 (Mariner 3, Mariner 4)


195 10 "Mariner Mars 1964 Project Report: Mission and Spacecraft Development." (JPL. TR 32-740. March 1, 1965.)

Volume II: Appendixes.

11 "Mariner IV Measurements Near Mars: Initial Results." (Hugh R. Anderson, et al.; JPL. TR 32-833, reprinted from Science, Vol.149 No.3989, September 10, 1965. November 30, 1965)
12 "Mariner IV Photography of Mars: Initial Results." (J. Denton Allen, et al.; JPL. TR 32-890, reprinted from Science, Vol.149 No.3684, August 6, 1965. March 1, 1966)

196 1 "Polymeric Applications for the Mariner Mars 1964 Spacecraft." (R. F. Freeman, R. A. Boundy, and R. Harrington; JPL. TR 32-1031, reprinted from Rubber and Plastic Age. July 1966)
2 "A Sensitive S-Band Noise Receiver Developed for the Mariner Mars 1964 Spacecraft Program." (Louis H. Keeler, Andrew J. Nalbandian, and Albert A. Olbeter; JPL. TR 32-1029. November 15, 1966)
3 "Mariner IV Mechanical Operations." (Richard J. Spehalski; JPL. TR 32-954. December 1, 1966)
4 "Failure Rate Computations Based on Mariner Mars 1964 Spacecraft Data." (Frank H. Wright; JPL. TR 32-1036. January 15, 1967)
5 "The Superior Conjunction of Mariner IV." (R. M. Goldstein, et al.; JPL. TR 32-1092. April 1, 1967)

Subseries IV.E.3.e.3. Mariner Venus 1967 (Mariner 5)


196 6 "Design, Test, and Performance of the Mariner V Temperature Control Reference." (W. F. Carroll; JPL. TR 32-1250. April 1, 1968)

Subseries IV.E.3.e.4. Mariner Mars 1969 (Mariner 6, Mariner 7)


196 7 "A Mariner Orbiter Autopilot Design." (E. H. Kopf; JPL. TR 32-1349. January 15, 1969)
8 "A High-Rate Telemetry System for the Mariner Mars 1969 Mission." (R. C. Tausworthe, M. F. Easterling, and A. J. Spear; JPL. TR 32-1354. April 1, 1969)
9 "Mariner Mar 1969 Sun Sensor Development." (L. F. Schmidt. TR 32-1452. January 1, 1970)
10 "Observational Patrol of Mars in Support of Mariners VI and VII." (C. F. Capen; JPL. TR 32-1492. June 15, 1970)
11 "Mariner Mars 1969 Final Project Report." (JPL. TR 32-1460. September 15, 1971.)

Volume III: Scientific Investigations (J. A. Stallkamp, A. G. Herriman, and the Mariner Mars 1969 Experimenters.)


Subseries IV.E.3.e.5. Mariner Mars 1971 (Mariner 8, Mariner 9)


196 12 "Mars '71 Technical Study." (JPL. EPD-427. 15 August 1966)
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Addendum 1. (EPD-427 Add.1. 12 December 1966.)

14 "Mariner Mars 1971 Space Flight Operations Plan. (JPL. 610-29.)

Volume II: Baseline Operations Plan. (M. J. Alazard; JPL. October 9, 1970.)

15 "Development and Testing of the Television Instrument for the Mariner Mars 1971 Spacecraft." (JPL. TM 610-29. November 1, 1971)

Subseries IV.E.3.f. Ranger

The Ranger program was intended to return data on the earth-moon environment by launching a spacecraft on a lunar intercept course, gathering data during the flight, and obtaining close-up television images of the lunar surface before spacecraft impact. Ranger Block I (Ranger 1 and 2) were planned as earth-orbital missions to test the spacecraft while Block II (Ranger 3, 4, and 5) were to be full lunar missions. Follow-on missions in Block III (Ranger 6 through 9), Block IV (Ranger 10+), and Block V (Ranger lander missions) were in planning stages when the failure of the missions in Blocks I and II caused NASA to cancel Blocks IV and V and drastically simplify Block III to include only TV imaging. Eventually Ranger 7, 8, and 9 succeeded in returning useful images. The material on the Ranger program is organized by block. Unless otherwise noted, documents within each subseries are arranged chronologically by study.

Subseries IV.E.3.f.1. General (1960-1966)
Subseries IV.E.3.f.2. Block II (Ranger 3 through 5) (1961-1963)
Subseries IV.E.3.f.3. Block III (Ranger 6 through 9) (1962-1966)


Subseries IV.E.3.f.1. General

This subseries consists of documents pertain to the Ranger program or spacecraft in general, rather than to any specific mission.


196 16 "Materials in Space." (Ralph A. Happe; JPL. Technical Release 34-143. October 18, 1960)
17 "The Ranger Program." (JPL. TR 32-141, reprinted from Astronautics, September 1961)
18 Lunar Orbiter Capsule Study.

Final Report. (RCA/AED. AED-1542. 31 July 1962 rev. 3 August 1962.)


197 1 "Development of the Midcourse Trajectory-Correction Propulsion System for the Ranger Spacecraft." (Donald H. Lee; JPL. TR 32-335. March 15, 1963)
2 "The Design of the Ranger Television System to Obtain High-Resolution Photographs of the Lunar Surface." (Donald H. Kindt and Joseph R. Staniszewski; JPL. TR 32-717. March 1, 1965)
3 "Eyes on the Moon." (Gerald M. Smith, Thomas Vrebalovich, and Donald E. Willingham; JPL. TR 32-937, reprinted from Astronautics and Aeronautics, March 1966. April 15, 1966)
4 Experimental Mapping from Ranger Photography.

Final Report. (USACE/AMS. August 1966.)


Subseries IV.E.3.f.2. Block II (Ranger 3 through 5)


197 5 "Scientific Experiments for Ranger 3, 4, and 5." (JPL. TR 32-199. December 5, 1961)
6 "The Lunar Seismograph Experiment: Ranger 3, 4, 5." (D. F. Adamski; JPL. TR 32-272. June 1, 1962)
7 "Ranger Preflight Science Analysis and the Lunar Photometric Model." (A. G. Herriman, H. W. Washburn, and D. E. Willingham; JPL. TR 32-384. January 7, 1963)

Subseries IV.E.3.f.3. Block III (Ranger 6 through 9)

Documents in this subseries are arranged by mission.


197 8 "Ranger RA-6 (P-53) through RA-9 (P-56) Spacecraft Design Specification Book." (JPL. 1 November 1962.).

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12 "Ranger 6-9 Television System Science Capability and Impact Point Determination." (D. E. Willingham and J. N. Fisher; JPL. c.1964)

198 1 "Ranger VI Mission Description and Performance." (JPL. TR 32-699. December 15, 1966)
2 "Ranger VII. Part I: Mission Description and Performance." (JPL. TR 32-700. December 15, 1964)
3 "Space Flight Operations Plan - Ranger 8 and 9." (JPL. EPD-78. 15 April 1962 rev. 21 December 1964.)

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Subseries IV.E.3.g. Solar Probe

The Solar Probe program was planned to gather data on the sun and the effect of solar phenomena on the earth by placing spacecraft in solar orbit.


198 5 Solar Probe Study.

Final Report. (GE/SD. 63SD779. September 3, 1963.)

Volume I: Study Summary.

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Volume III: Experiments.


Subseries IV.E.3.h. Starlet/Starlite

Lockheed's Starlet/Starlite system was intended to open the entire solar system to unmanned exploration by the combination of a high-energy booster (Starlet) and an lightweight inflatable instrument section (Starlite).


198 7 Starlet/Starlite System.

[presentation graphics]. (Lockheed/LMSC. LMSC-A847996. 15 April 1967.)

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Technical Description. (Lockheed/LMSC. LMSC-A847990. December 1967.)

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Subseries IV.E.3.i. STL Orbiter

The STL Orbiter was a proposal by the Space Technology Laboratories (STL) for a lunar orbiter spacecraft. (see also subseries IV.E.3.b. Lunar Orbiter, above).


198 10 STL Orbiter Study.

[mid-study presentation graphics]. (STL. c.1963.)


Subseries IV.E.3.j. Surveyor

The Surveyor program was planned to explore the lunar surface by soft-landing a spacecraft on the moon and conducting a variety of experiments. NASA planned several possible follow-on programs, including a Surveyor orbital vehicle and a surface rover, but delays in the program caused by booster development failures and the success of the Lunar Orbiter program eventually caused these plans to be shelved. Five of the seven Surveyor landers were highly successful. The material on the Surveyor program is organized by topic. Unless otherwise noted, documents within each subseries are arranged chronologically.

Subseries IV.E.3.j.1. General (1960-1970)
Subseries IV.E.3.j.2. Surveyor Project Status Reports (1965)
Subseries IV.E.3.j.3. Advanced Surveyor/Surveyor Block II/Surveyor Follow-On (1963-1967)


Subseries IV.E.3.j.1. Surveyor - General

This subseries consists of documents relating to the planning and design for the Surveyor project in general or to specific missions as flown.


199 1 "Design Study Requirements for a Lunar Soft Landing Spacecraft (Scientific Mission: Surveyor)." (JPL. TM 33-13 Vol. 3 Rev. 2. November 25, 1960)
2 "Surveyor Spacecraft System Design Specification." (JPL. Spec No 30240C. 3 December 1962)
3 "Direct-Ascent vs Parking-Orbit Trajectory for Lunar-Soft-Landing Missions." (T. F. Gautschi and V. C. Clarke Jr; JPL. TM 33-114. December 3, 1962)
4 "Portfolio on Surveyor Television Subsystem." (Hughes. April 1963.)

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6 "Surveyor Basic Bus (2100 Pound) - Payload Interface Requirements and Spacecraft System Description." (Hughes/SSD. SSD 239503. June 21, 1963)
7 "Surveyor Mission Required Velocity Program." (GD/Astronautics. GD|A 63-0598. 1 July 1963)
8 "Lunar Surface Hardness Experiment for Surveyor" [presentation graphics]. (Ford/Philco/AD. c.1964)
9 "Surveyor Direct Ascent Trajectory Characteristics." (Hughes/SSD. SSD 4234 R. April 1964.) [photocopy]
10 "Surveyor Spacecraft System Specification." (JPL. Spec No 30240D. 10 June 1964)
11 "Surveyor Lander Mission and Capability." (Milton Beilock; JPL. TR 32-618. August 1, 1964)
12 "Surveyor Spacecraft Performance Seminar" [presentation graphics]. (Hughes. SSD 4415 B. 8-9 September 1964.)

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200 1 "Space Flight Operations Test Plan - Surveyor Mission A." (JPL. EPD-234. 21 December 1964.)

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4 "Surveyor-DSIF Detailed Operating Procedures - Surveyor Mission P-42." (JPL. EPD-244. 25 January 1965.)

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2 "Surveyor Landing Site Recommendations." (August 20, 1965.) [photocopy]
3 "Surveyor Spacecraft Monthly Performance Assessment Report." (Hughes/SSD. SSD 50088 R. 21 October 1965)
4 "Surveyor Lunar Landing Conditions (February 1967 through February 1968)." (JPL. TM 312-752. November 15, 1966)
5 "Surveyor Landing Site Recommendations - Missions C, D, E, F, and G" [presentation graphics]. (15 December 1966)
6 "Surveyor III - Preliminary Science Results." (Surveyor Experimenter Teams and Working Groups; JPL. PD 125. May 15, 1967)
7 "Surveyor Landing Site Recommendations - Missions D and E" [presentation graphics]. (14 June 1967)
8 "Surveyor Landing Site Recommendations - Missions F and G" [presentation graphics]. (10 October 1967)
9 "Surveyor V Mission Report." (JPL. TR 32-1246. November 1, 1967.)

Part II: Science Results. (Surveyor Investigator Teams, Scientific Evaluation Advisory Team, and Working Groups.)

10 "Surveyor VI Mission Report." (JPL. TR 32-1262. August 15, 1968.)

Part III: Television Data. (Thomas H. Bird, M. I. Smokler, and D. L. Smyth.)

11 "The Scientific Instruments on Surveyor." (D. H. Le Croissette; JPL. TR 32-1358, reprinted from IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electonic Systems, Vol. AES-5 No.1. January 1969)

202 1 "Testing of the Surveyor Spacecraft at the JPL Environmental Test Laboratory." (Frank W. Orlik; JPL. TR 32-1323. June 1, 1969)
2 "Analysis of Surveyor Data." (JPL. TR 32-1443. June 30, 1969)
3 "Surveyor Lunar Seismometer Instrument Development: Final Report." (A. C. Dunk and E. O. Bulkley; JPL. TR 32-1133. July 15, 1969)
4 "Basic and Mechanical Propoerties of the Lunar Soil Estimated from Surveyor Touchdown Data." (F. B. Sperling; JPL. TM 33-443. March 15, 1970)

Subseries IV.E.3.j.2. Surveyor Project Status Reports


202 5 "Surveyor Project Status Report."

As of 22 January 1965. (JPL. SPSR 68. 27 January 1965.)

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As of 5 March 1965. (JPL. SPSR 71. 10 March 1965.)

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As of 19 March 1965. (JPL. SPSR 72. 25 March 1965.)

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As of 16 April 1965. (JPL. SPSR 73. 26 April 1965.)

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As of 14 May 1965. (JPL. SPSR 75. 20 May 1965.)

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As of 28 May 1965. (JPL. SPSR 76. 3 June 1965.)

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As of 11 June 1965. (JPL. SPSR 77. 23 June 1965.)

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As of 23 July 1965. (JPL. SPSR 80. 30 July 1965.)

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As of 6 Aug 1965. (JPL. SPSR 81. 16 August 1965.)

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As of 20 Aug 1965. (JPL. SPSR 82. 30 August 1965.)

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As of 17 Sep 1965. (JPL. SPSR 83. 27 September 1965.)

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As of 1 Oct 1965. (JPL. SPSR 84. 8 October 1965.)

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As of 15 Oct 1965. (JPL. SPSR 85. 20 October 1965.)


Subseries IV.E.3.j.3. Advanced Surveyor/Surveyor Block II/Surveyor Follow-On

This subseries consists of documentation on the planned successor to Surveyor, variously termed "Advanced Surveyor," "Surveyor Block II," or "Surveyor Follow-On." Materials are arranged chronologically by study; parallel competing studies are shown with the contractor's name appended to the study name for clarity.


202 18 "Requirements for a Roving Vehicle for the Surveyor Spacecraft." (JPL. EPD-98. 17 June 1963)
19 Surveyor Lunar Roving Vehicle, Phase I [Bendix contract]

Proposal. (Bendix. c.1963.)

Proposal Summary.


203 1

Volume I: Technical and Management Proposal.

Part I: Technical Presentation.

Book II: Supporting Data. (Bendix. BSC-39529. August 1963.)

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First Bimonthly Technical Progress Report. (Bendix/BSD. BSR-844. 15 January 1964.)

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Second Bimonthly Technical Progress Report. (Bendix/BSD. BSR-879. 15 March 1964.)

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204 1

Functional Specifications. (Bendix/BSD. BSR-923. 23 April 1964.)

2 Surveyor Lunar Roving Vehicle, Phase I [General Motors contract]

Proposal. (GM/DRL. P63-240. August 19, 1963.)

Volume One: Technical and Management Proposal.

Part 1: Technical Presentation.

Section I: Technical Approach Summary.

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Section II: GM DRL Basic LRV Program Status.

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Section III: Detailed Technical Discussion (Book 1 of 2).

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Section III: Detailed Technical Discussion (Book 2 of 2).

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Appendix.

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Engineering Test Model Demonstration. (GM/DRL. TR64-15 Rev. 23 March 1964.)

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Functional Specifications. (GM/DRL. TR64-25. April 1964.)

Part 1: SLRV System; Mechanisms, Subsystems & Assemblies; Operational Ground Equipment.


205 1

Part 2: Electronic Subsystems.

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Final Report. (GM/DRL. TR64-26. April 23, 1964.)

Volume I: Summary Technical Description.

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Volume II: Appendixes.

Section II: Electronic Subsystems.

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Section III: Mechanical Subsystems.

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206 1

Section IV: Reliability.

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Section V: Additional Information on RTE.

3 "Surveyor Block II Phase 3: A Study of Lunar Terrain Assessment." (JPL. TM 33-172. April 20, 1964)
4 Surveyor Follow-On Study Scientific Objectives

Phase 1: Significance of a Successful Surveyor Block I Landing. (James R. Clark, Allan C. Dunk, Seymour M. Horowitz, Dennis H. Le Croissette, and Elliot M. Silverstein; JPL. TM 33-192. December 1, 1964.)

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Phase 2: The Implications of the Accomplishment of the Complete Surveyor Block I and Ranger Block III Missions. (JPL. [TM 33-166]. c.1963.)

6 Surveyor II.

Proposed Project Development Plan. (Hughes/SSD. SSD 40001P. November 1964.)

7 Surveyor Lunar Roving Vehicle.

Proposal. (GM/DRL. P65-40. May 1965.)

Volume IV: Cost Elements (Phases A, B, C).

Book 1.

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3 "Utility of Surveyor in Lunar Science Program." (Hughes/SSD. SSD 68245P. January 1967)

Subseries IV.E.3.k. Venus Probe

The Venus Probe was a plan to gather data on the atmosphere and surface of Venus by dropping a probe capsule from a Mariner-type spacecraft through the planet's atmosphere.


207 4 Venus Probe Study.

Final Report.

Appendices. (MMC/DD. PR-33-1-3. 6 June 1968.)

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Subseries IV.E.3.l. Viking

The Viking Program was a large-scale reconnaissance program involving combined orbital and surface-lander missions to Mars. Two missions eventually reached Mars in 1976. Some planning also occurred regarding the use of Viking technology for a lunar exploration mission; see subseries IV.E.3.d. (Lunar Viking), above.


207 7 Direct Versus Orbital Entry for Mars Mission. [Titan-Mars '71]

Final Report. (GE/MSD. 68SD4293. 1 August 1968.)

Volume I: Summary.


208 1

Volume II: Analytical Studies.

Book 1.

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Volume III: Conceptual Designs.

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Final Oral Presentation [presentation graphics]. (GE/MSD. August 1, 1968.)

7 Viking Project.

Viking Lander Science Instrument Teams Report. (Langley/VPO. M73-112.0. July 30, 1969.)

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Viking Mission Definition No.2. (Langley/VPO. M73-101-5. August 11, 1969.)


209 1

Viking Description Presentation at Viking Preproposal Briefing [presentation graphics]. (Langley/VPO. M73-115-0. September 12, 1969.)

2 Viking 75 Project.

Mars Engineering Model. (Langley/VPO. M75-125-0. March 13, 1970.)


Subseries IV.E.3.m. Voyager (Mars)

This subseries consists of material pertaining to a Mars exploration program planned in the early 1960s under the title Voyager. This program was cancelled and the name reused for the unrelated Outer Planets exploration program of the 1970s.


209 3 Voyager Design Study.

[Final Report.] (GE/MSD. 63SD801. 15 October 1963.)

Volume III: Subsystem Design.

Part I.

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5 Voyager Project.

Preliminary Voyager 1971 Mission Specification. (JPL. PD 45 (V-MA-004-001-14-03). May 1, 1965.)

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Voyager 1971 Mission Guidelines. (JPL. PD 46 (V-MA-004-002-14-03.). May 1, 1965.)

7 Study of Unmanned Systems to Evaluate the Martian Environment.

Final Report. (NAA/SID. SID 65-1172. September 1965.)

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210 1 Planetary Vehicle Thermal Insulation Systems.

Phase I Summary Report. (GE/MSD. 67SD4289. 3 March 1967.)

2 "Data Book for TRW Voyager/Spacecraft Engine." (TRW/SG. 09133-6006-R000. 26 December 1967.) [photocopy]

Subseries IV.E.2.  General by Planet Series V:  Tracking & Data Acquisition
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