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Boxes 36-40

 

Box 36   Nuclear Space Shuttle Studies

36-1

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III Final Report, Volume I-Executive Summary," May 1971.

36-2

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III Final Report, Volume II-Concept and Feasibility Analysis, Part A, Class I, Hybrid RNS Book 2 System Definition," May 1971.

36-3

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III, Final Report Volume II-Program Support Requirements, Part A, Class I, Hybrid RNS," May 1971.

36-4

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III Final Report Volume IV, Cost Data Part A, Class I, Hybrid RNS," May 1971.

36-5

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III, Final Report, Volume IV-Cost Data Part B, Class 3,RNS," May 1971.

36-6

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III Final Report, Volume V-Schedules, Milestones, and Networks," May 1971.

36-7

"Nuclear Shuttle System Definition Study, Phase III Final Report, Volume VII, RNS project Requirements," May 1971.

36-8

"Reusable Nuclear System Recommendations of Analysis and Research Report," July 1, 1971.

36-9

"Reusable Nuclear System conceptual Risk Assessment Report, Volume I-Hazards Analysis," July 1, 1971.

36-10

"Mission Oriented Advanced Nuclear System Parameters Study, Final Report, Volume IV-Detailed Technical Report: Nuclear Rocket Engine Analysis," March 1965.

36-11

"Mission Oriented Advanced Nuclear System Parameters Study, Phase IV, Final Report-Briefing," December 1966.

36-12

"Mission Oriented Advanced Nuclear System Parameters Study, Phase IV Final Report, Volume III-Research and Technology Implications Report," December 1966.

 

Box 37  Upper and Propulsion Stages

37-1

"Space Shuttle Orbit Maneuvering Engine Reusable Thrust  Chamber NAS9-12802, Final Data Dump."

37-2

"Mission Definition, Performance Capability, and operations Analysis of Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle," H.J. Meyer and J.J. Minich, December 18,1970.

37-3

"Mission Definition, Performance Capability, and operations Analysis of Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle," H.J. Meyer and J.J. Minich, December 18,1970.

37-4

"Orbiting Propellant Depot for Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle," L.L. Schilb, October 5, 1970.

37-5

"Single Impulse Translunar Injection from a Regressing Near Earth Orbit," J.L. Starr, July 1, 1970.

37-6

"Some Preliminary Results for the Orbiting Propellant Farm Feasibility Study, Lunar Transfer T's from an Earth Equatorial Orbit," J.L. Starr, July 1, 1970.

37-7

"Economics of Reliability for Spacecraft Computers," H. Hecht, October 8, 1971.

37-8

"Summary Report: Cost Factors and Sensitivities Task NASA/USAF Manned Space flight Studies," R. Krueger, August 31, 1970.

37-9

"General Design Considerations for the Chemical OOS Propulsion Stage," J.J. Fastiffi, December 31, 1970.

37-10

"Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle Task Summary," Prepared by G.M. Forslund, September 25, 1970.

37-11

"Chemical Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle Mass Properties," J.E. Kimble, August 14, 1970.

37-12

"Studies of the Main Propulsion System for the Orbit-to-Orbit Shuttle," July 1, 1970.

37-13

"Phase A-Advanced Versatile Upper Stage Study Midterm Review, 13 December and Three Quarter Term Review," 24 January 1972.

37-14

"The Third Stage Propulsion System for Ariane Launch Vehicle," Gilbert Mary.

37-15 "Versatile Upper Stage Final Program Review," May 1971.
37-16

"Manned Geosynchronous Mission Requirements and Systems Analysis Study, Volume I, Executive Summary," November1979.

37-17

"Future Orbital Transfer Vehicle, Technology Study."

37-18

"Future Orbital Transfer Vehicle, Technology Study, Monthly Status Report, Number 5," July 1 to August 1,1980.

37-19

"Part 1- Conceptual Analysis Final Briefing: Executive Summary Satellite Services system Analysis Study," Grumman Aerospace Corporation, February 25, 1981.

37-20

"Part 1- Conceptual Analysis Final Briefing: Study Tasks Satellite Services system Analysis Study," February 25, 1981.

37-21

"Part 111- System concepts Development Mid-term Briefing: Satellite Services System Analysis Study," December 16, 1981.

37-22

"Satellite Services System Analysis, Study Final Review Part 1," February 24, 1981.

37-23

"Thiokol: Articles on Star Motor, January 1982,November 1981, January 1982."

37-24

"The Use of High-Energy Upper Stages for Space Research," James B. Kendrick, May 3-6,1965.

37-25  Miscellaneous Articles on Tug Capability, undated.
37-26

"NASA Research and Technology Advisory Council Committee on Energy and Technology and Space Propulsion," Volume 1: Executive Summary, May 30,1975.

37-27

"Advances in the analysis of Shuttle Operations Between Earth and Lunar Orbits , " E. D .Webb and P .J .Van Zytveld, August 17-19, 1971.

37-28

"Orbital Service Module, Briefing to the Associate Administrator for Space Transportation," February 8,1978.

37-29

"Future Orbital Transfer Vehicle Technology Study, First Quarter Review," June 17, 1980.

37-30 "MBB Group Space Tug System Study, Pre-Phase A/Ext."

               

Box 38   Space Transportation

38-1

"Hydrogen/Oxygen Integrated Satellite Propulsion," August 20, 1974.

38-2

"OSSA Launch Vehicle Estimating Factors," June 1965.

38-3

"U.S. General Accounting Office Staff Study: Space Transportation System, " June 1974.

38-4

"Commercial Space Transportation Possibilities, "Maxwell W. Hunter, II, May 1967.

38-5

"Overview of Office of Space Transportation Systems Future Planning," Melvyn Savage and J. William Haughey.

38-6

"Large Solid Propellant Motors in Launch Vehicles: Systems Analysis Summary," January 1, 1965.

38-7

"The Effect of Transportation Systems on Manned Planetary Precursor Missions," Maxwell W. Hunter, II, June 1970.

38-8

"Orbital Transfer in the Shuttle Era and Beyond: Large Space Structures Transfer Stage," September 28, 1978.

38-9

"The October 1973 NASA Mission Model Analysis and Economic Assessment," January 1974.

38-10

"Technology Development Program to Support Future Space Transportation Systems: The Unconstrained Program," February 1980.

38-11

"Advanced Space Transportation Systems Technology Planning," June 24, 1980.

38-12

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analysis, Phase II: Sixth, ninth, and Tenth Monthly Progress Report," May 5, 1976; August 6, 1976; September 6, 1976.

38-13

"Practical Applications of Space Systems, Supporting Paper 12, Space Transportation," 1975.

38-14

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analyses Study: Executive Summary," December 31, 1976.

38-15

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analysis Study, Phase II-Final Briefing," December 1976.

38-16

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analysis Study, Final Report, Volume 2," December 31, 1976.

38-17 

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analysis Study, Final Report: Transportation Systems Reference Data," December 31, 1976.

38-18

"Future Space Transportation Systems Analysis Study, Final Report, Volume 2," December 31, 1976.

 

Box 39     Space Transportation

39-1

"100 kWe Nuclear Space Electric Power Source," D. Buden, 1981.

39-2

"System Tradeoffs in Space Reactor Design," K. C. Cooper and   R. G. Palmer, August 1980.

39-3

"News Conference on Space Shuttle," March 15, 1972.

39-4

"Future Orbital Transfer Vehicle Technology Study, Volume II-Technical Report," Eldon F. Davis, May 1982.

39-5

"Space Transportation News Briefing: 'Technological Innovation in the Design and Development of the Space Transportation System,'" September 10, 1980.

39-6

"Appendix B: Electromagnetic Launchers for Use if Earth Surface to Geosynchronous Orbit Transportation."

39-7

"Suggested Alternate Draft for National Academy of Engineering Space Applications Board, 1974 Summer Study: Space Applications in the 1980s, Space Transportation Panel Final Report," September 10, 1974.

39-8

"Tug and Payload-to-Orbiter Interface Requirements," Edward H. Bock, August 1975.

39-9 "Tug Payload Interfaces," Fritz Runge, August 1975.
39-10

"Tug Rendezvous and Docking with A Spacecraft- A Remote, Manned Approach," Michael J. Hurley, August 1975.

39-11

"Transtage Interim Upper Stage," Peter B. Teets, August 1975.

39-12 

"Technology for Earth Orbital Transportation Systems," William C. Hayes, Jr.

39-13 "STS Talking Paper."
39-14

"Market for a New Space Transportation System," F. Shahrokhi, April 19, 1972.

39-15

"Alternative Space Transportation System Concepts," April 10, 1972.

39-16

"The Synerjet Engine New Capabilities for Space Transportation Systems," William J.D. Escher, November 1971.

39-17

"Advancements in Space Transportation Required Technology Update," R. Beichel and R. Salkeld, April 1980.

39-18 "NASA Space Transportation Briefing," June 5, 1974.
39-19

"Secor/Aurora Launch Profile" and "Low Thrust Planetary Orbit-Jupiter High Thrust Earth Escape Optimum Coast-Best Encounter."

39-20 "Space Shuttle Overview," June 1974.
39-21 "Air Cushion Launcher for Earth-To-Orbit Transports."
39-22

"Safety Policy and Requirements for Payloads Using the Space Transportation System," June 1976.

39-23

"Space Shuttle Power Extension Package," Joseph P. Loftus, Jr. and Jerry w. Craig.

39-24

"Space Shuttle: America's Wings to the Future," M.H. Kaplan.

39-25

Statement on the Space Shuttle System, "Statement of Ralph E. Lapp U.S. Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences," April 12, 1972.

39-26

"Space Tug Propulsion Systems- Storable Versus Cryogenic," W.E. Pipes.

39-27

"Space Tug Systems Study (Storable)," Statement of Work, November 17, 1972, (and Miscellaneous Papers).

39-28

"The Space Tug in Orbit", paper presented at the Symposium on the Impact of the Shuttle on Future Launching Systems, D.G. Humphries, February 14, 1973.

39-29

"Production of Fissioning Uranium Plasma to Approximate Gas-Core  Reactor Conditions," Nuclear Technology, Volume 22, June 1974.

39-30

"Shuttle Demonstration of Large Space Structure Fabrication and Assembly," Ross Fleisig. 

39-31 "Space Shuttle -A pivot for the Future," R.H. Miller.
39-32 "Space Tug Systems Study (Storable) Outline."
39-33

"Advanced Space Programs: Transition to the Space Shuttle," Col. Roger Johnson, Maj. Carl Jund, Maj. William Niemann.

39-34

"State of the Art and Assessment of Scientific and Technological Developments in the Exploration and Practical Uses of Outer Space Within an International Framework," May 7, 1976.

39-35 Astronautics and Aeronautics, March 1981.
39-36 Astronautik, 1981.
39-37

"Coming This Year, A Reusable Link with Space," July 1979.

39-38

"Space Center Plans for ERA of Shuttles," June 12,1978.

39-39

"Advanced Space Engine Component Technology Status," A.T. Zachary, August 1975.

39-40

"Solid Rocket Technology Advancements for Space Tug and IVS Applications," W. Ascher, R.L. Bailey, J.W. Behm & W. Gin, August 1975.

39-41

"RLIO Derivatives for IUS/TUG," J.P.B. Cuffe, August 1975.

39-42

"Space TUG Propulsion Systems -Storable Versus Cryogenic," W.E. Pipes, August 1975.

39-43

"The Low (Profile) Road to Space Manufacturing," Gerard O'Neill, April 19, 1977.

39-44

"Requirements and Considerations in Selecting Space TUG Propulsion Systems," Christopher J. Cohan, August 1975.

39-45

"Considerations Concerning the Decision Making Process of a Space Transportation System Investment," Oskar Morgenstern & Klaus P. Heiss, May 31, 1971.

39-46

"Statement of Universe Astronautics Foundation, Inc.," May 17, 1973.

39-47

"Cost Effectiveness Effort," K.P. Heiss, August 4, 1970.

39-48

"Advanced Space Transportation Studies Peer Review," "Advanced Space Transportation Concepts and Preliminary Design Techniques," "Advanced Space Transportation Technology Requirements, " July 1981.

 

Box 40    Launch Vehicles

40-1

"Study of Titan IIIL Booster for Space Shuttle Application, Final Report, Phase B Extension," October 1971.

40-2

"Partial Integrated Operations/ Payloads/ Fleet Analysis Mid-Term Report Vol. IV: Launch Systems,'1March 19, 1971.

40-3

"Atlas Family of Space Launch Vehicles -Configuration and Performance, 'I October 1969.

40-4

"Advanced Atlas Launch Vehicle Digest," February 1966 & April1967.

40-5

"The Centaur High Energy Upper Stage -A Status Report," Grant L. Hansen, May 4, 1964.

40-6

"Centaur Applicability to Space Transportation System, Supplement to Report No. GDC-BNZ-70-001."

40-7

"A Survey of Mars Mission Trajectory Characteristics," March 28-30, 1966.

40-8

Photographs and articles on various space launch vehicles, 1969-1985.

40-9

"Definition of Mark 1/11 Orbiters & Ballistic & Flyback Boosters, Summary Report -4 Months Extension," November 15, 1971.

40-10 "Scout User's Manual," February 1, 1976.
40-11

"Centaur Mission Planners Guide, November 1977:Revision B."

40-12 "Atlas G/Centaur Mission Planners Guide," April 1983.
40-13

"Launch Vehicle Estimating Factors for Generating OSSA," December 1967, January 1970, January 1971.

40-14 "Ariane 4 Spacecraft Design Data Issue," March 1982.
40-15

"Advanced High Pressure Engine Study for Mixed-Mode Vehicle Applications, Final Report," W.P. Luscher & J.A. Mellish.

40-16 "Advanced Launch Vehicle Technology," March 7, 1969.
40-17

Miscellaneous space transportation (Shuttle) articles and photographs.

40-18

"Facility Access and Hoisting Provisions for Payloads at Kennedy Space Center," July 1980.

40-19

"Planning and Designing Payloads for the Space Transportation System," Harold E. Emigh.

40-20 "Titan 111 Family Review," January 1968.
40-21

"Atlas Launch Vehicle Family for Spacecraft Contractor Planning," April 1967.

40-22

"Atlas Family of Space Launch Vehicles -Configuration and Performance October 1969 and USAF Applications February 7, 1969."

40-23 "Centaur GT."
40-24 "Advanced SLV Booster Configurations," June 12, 1969.
40-25

"Delta Versatile Space Launch System and Delta 3914,"July 1974.

 

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