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)
Agena operational experience
SAE Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1968
1968
7 pages
Conference paper
English
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