Box 18a
Container
Contains 30 Collections and/or Records:
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 - Oversized Materials, 1965 - 1966
File — Box: 18a
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 2, File 11
Scope and Contents
*See Sub-Group 3. Gemini Oversized Materials, 1965-1966 below.
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Oversized Materials, 1965 - 1966
Sub-Group — Box: 18a
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3
Scope and Contents
The Gemini oversized materials consist mainly of diagrams and schematics of the various Gemini spacecraft systems, particularly those essential to the execution of Gemini VIII. Also housed here are studies of the effects of jet plumes on extravehicular astronauts, and orbital charts used to plan various Gemini missions, along with three draft drawings of the mission patch.
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Gemini Program - Oversized Materials, 1965 - 1966
File — Box: 18a
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1
Scope and Contents
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
1965 - 1966
Figure 12 - "Gemini VIII Launch Abort Areas and Recommended Ship and Aircraft Deployment", circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 1, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 1
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Map - Gemini VIII Recovery Aircraft Staging Bases, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 1, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 2
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Map - Recovery Zone Ship Support, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 1, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 3
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Computer System Schematic, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 4
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Change Record, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 5
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: DAS Quantities from Computer Memory, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 6
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Touchdown Predict Flight Constants, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 4
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 7
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Re-entry Flight Constants, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 5
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 8
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Rendezvous Flight Constants, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 6
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 9
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Ascent Flight Constants, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 7
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 10
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Touchdown Predict and re-entry, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 8
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 11
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Rendezvous, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 9
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 12
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Ascent, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 10
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 13
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: DCS/MDIU Format, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 11
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 14
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Gemini Fourth Systems Math Flow Diagram: Executor, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 2, Item: 12
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 15
Scope and Contents
Includes two copies, one with handwritten notes.
Dates:
circa 1966
Figure 1: Effect of Orbital Mechanics on Extravehicular Trajectories in the Orbital Plane, circa 1966
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 3, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 16
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1966
Figures 1-3 of ranges for 85-, 100-, and 25-pound O.A.M.S. jet plumes , circa 1965
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 3, Item: 2
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 17
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1965
Fig. 5 showing effects of jet plumes on an extravehicular astronaut at various ranges, circa 1965
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 3, Item: 3
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 18
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
circa 1965
ATM Read Program Block Diagram, November 8, 1965
Item — Box: 18a, Folder: 4, Item: 1
Identifier: MSA 5, Series 1, Sub-Series 4, Sub-Group 3, File 1, Item 19
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Note: Official NASA Gemini equipment photos are part of Series 16. Photographs, Subseries 2. Gemini, Boxes 429 - 430.[/i]
Dates:
November 8, 1965