Process of calculation with regard to probable size and first stage thrust for Sputnik launching vehicle is attempted, assuming vehicle to be "standard" 3-stage tandem rocket; assumptions regarding fuel and oxidizer used; trajectory is approximated by trolley car equations; table shows comparison of Vanguard and Sputnik; payload optimization for Sputnik III. (See also SAE -- Paper n S154 for meeting Dec 17 1958 (No. Calif Sec) 10 p)
Comparison of Vanguard and Sputnik launching vehicles
SAE -- J
Society of Automotive Engineers -- Journal ; 67 , n S154
1959
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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