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Box 11

 Container

Contains 42 Collections and/or Records:

Neil A. Armstrong papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5
Scope and Contents The Neil A. Armstrong papers document the military, aeronautics, astronautics, teaching and corporate business career of Neil A. Armstrong. The papers also feature items from Armstrong's youth and education. The collection includes but is not limited to documents, coursework, working papers, subject files, correspondence, writings, speeches, recordings, photographs and newspaper clippings. The papers are divided into eighteen series, and further information on the scope and content of the...
Dates: 1671 - 2012; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2012

NASA Career, 1948 - 2009

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1
Scope and Contents Housed in this series are the documents and other materials generated during Neil Armstrong's NASA career, from his days as an experimental test pilot through his assignment as the Deputy Administrator of Aeronautics. Early materials of note are documents related to the X-15 program and Armstrong’s engineering work as part of the Dyna-Soar team before his transfer into the astronaut program. A central piece of this series is the inclusion of Armstrong's application to the NASA astronaut...
Dates: 1948 - 2009

Gemini Program Files, 1952 - 2005

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4
Scope and Contents The Gemini Program files include a small selection of personal correspondence and a wide range of working documents. Personal items consist of congratulatory correspondence from family and colleagues at NASA. The working documents begin with materials related to the systems of Gemini spacecraft, equipment, and basic operating procedures. Technical documents detailing Gemini systems are followed by training materials used by Neil Armstrong during the Gemini program. The arrangement of this...
Dates: 1952 - 2005

Working Files, 1961 - 1969

 Sub-Group — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2
Scope and Contents Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: 1961 - 1969

Gemini Program - Training, 1961 - 1966

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: 1961 - 1966

McDonnell Aircraft Corp. Guidance and Control Mechanics Gemini Design Note No. 200A: Inertial Guidance System Computer Operational Program Functional Description, January 1, 1965

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4, Item: 21
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 43
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: January 1, 1965

Gemini Extravehicular Equipment Operating Procedures and Limitations,” revised: , March 12, 1966

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 5, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 44
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: March 12, 1966

EV Astronaut rescue procedure discussion, undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 5, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 48
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Notes on Launch Restrictions, undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 6, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 4, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Notes on OAO 'Fly-By', undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 6, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 4, Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Addendum to Memorandum No. 66-FM34-20, Agena status reports, April, 7, 1966; , July 13, 1966

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 6, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 4, Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: July 13, 1966

Satellite Summary for Gemini Orbit Inclinations, December 31, 1965

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 6, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 4, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: December 31, 1965

[Desert Survival] "Project Gemini Lesson Plans for Academic Phase", undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 1
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

"Launch Abort", undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Typical Command Bank Angle Time History, undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 3
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Touchdown Prediction Mode, undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 4
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated

Astronauts View or Horizon at Re-entry for Various Trim Angles, Revision 1, August 1961

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 5
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: August 1961

Gemini Touchdown Descent Math Flow Description, November 21, 1963

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 6
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: November 21, 1963

Gemini Ascent Guidance Math Flow Description, November 8, 1963

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 7
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: November 8, 1963

McDonnell Aircraft Corp. Guidance and Control Mechanics Gemini Design Note No. 400: Development of the Trajectory and Procedural Plan for the Gemini XI On-board Direct Rendezvous, August 3, 1966

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 2, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 8
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: August 3, 1966

Guidance and Control Mechanics Gemini Design Note No. 7 Revision D: Functional Sequence for Closed-Loop Orbital Mechanics Rendezvous Maneuver, April 10, 1964

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 9
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: April 10, 1964

McDonnell Aircraft Corp. Guidance and Control Mechanics Gemini Design Note No. 350: Seventh Operational Program Description (Modules 1 Through 6), March 1, 1966

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: March 1, 1966

McDonnell Aircraft Corp. Guidance and Control Mechanics Gemini Design Note (illegible): The Gemini VIII Touchdown Predict Mode Procedures, March 3, 1966

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 11
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: March 3, 1966

Prelaunch countdown sequence (from T-300; 19 pages), undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 12
Scope and Contents Items 12 - 44 are related to [Gemini Computer].
Dates: undated

Figure 1: Guidance System, undated

 Item — Box: 11, Folder: 4, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 3, Item 13
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Group: Working files related to the Gemini program consist of documents detailing the spacecraft and equipment used by Gemini astronauts in most of the Gemini missions under the heading "Systems." Following these technical documents are coursework and memos related to the training undertaken by Neil Armstrong for his part in Gemini missions under the heading "Training." Memos, working documents, internal notes, and reports which detail the planning of specific Gemini missions, particularly Gemini VII,...
Dates: undated