Atlas SLV-3 Space Launch Vehicle Flight Evaluation Report SLV-3 5306.
Abstract
Atlas SLV-3 5308, the sixth Atlas SLV-3 to be used in support of this particular program, was successfully launched from AFETR, Complex 14, on 12 September 1966. This was the seventy-ninth Atlas to be employed in the Atlas/Agena program. The Atlas objectives were fully satisfied. The upper stage vehicle was boosted into the specified coast ellipse, Atlas/Agena separation was properly accomplished, and data were obtained for Atlas flight analysis. The operation of all Atlas systems was satisfactory throughout flight. Fulfillment of the insertion parameters at the termination of Atlas powered flight placed the upper stage vehicle at the proper space position with the required velocity for continuation of the mission by the second stage Agena vehicle. GE/Burroughs guidance computer data indicated very close adherence to the inflight-calculated insertion parameters upon the termination of Atlas powered flight. The desired VECO insertion velocities are determined in flight as those required to achieve the preflight-specified coast ellipse from the actual flight path being followed by the Atlas in powered flight.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 17, 1966
- Accession Number
- ADA027758
Entities
Organizations
- General Dynamics