NASA programs such as NIMBUS, OAO, ATS, and EOGO use Agena as upper stage booster to inject scientific satellites into earth orbit; most Agenas are flown on U S Air Force programs as upper stage boosters for each orbit injection and spacecraft on orbit; use of vehicle as both booster and spacecraft offers weight and cost advantage; Agena description and test operations; use of telemetry in conjunction with automated data handling system, use of computerized data handling, and delivery of flight vehicles to launch bases are described. (16234)


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    Title :

    Agena operational experience


    Additional title:

    SAE Paper


    Contributors:
    Burtt, J.E. (author) / Mattson, D.F. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1968


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1968


    Size :

    7 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :