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. (No. Calif Sec) (see also abstract in SAE -- J v 67 n 4 Apr 1959 p 90-1)
Comparison of Vanguard and Sputnik launching vehicles
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1958 Launching
1958
10 pages
Conference paper
English
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