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