Lincoln Experimental Satellites 8 and 9 (LES 8/9) Program
Abstract
1. Type of Action: Administrative. 2. Description of Action: The action is the launch of the Lincoln Experimental Satellites 8 and 9 (LES 8/9) and Solrad Satellites 11A and 11B as a single payload by a Titan III-C from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The LES 8/9 are to be powered by plutonium-fueled radioisotope thermoelectric generators. They are part of a program to verify the predicted capabilities of now concepts and technologies for application to an advanced military communication system. 3. Summary of Environmental Impact: No significant, unavoidable environmental effects would be expected due to this action. There would be a very small probability of small amounts of plutonium or beryllium being released to the environment and causing exposures greater than existing standards. There would also be a very small probability of human fatality or injury from physical impact of accidentally reentering payload hardware. Either effect could only result from an abort or other malfunction of the Titan III-C launch vehicle.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA956357
Entities
People
- Billy Welch
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force