The programs are responsible for the launch of approximately 20 automated science and applications spacecraft per year. These launches are for NASA programs and those of other U.S. government agencies, private organizations--such as the Comsat Corporation, foreign countries, and international organizations. Launches occur from Cape Kennedy, Florida; Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; Wallops Island, Virginia; and the San Marco Platform in the Indian Ocean off Kenya. Spacecraft launced by this program contribute in a variety of ways to the control of and betterment of the environment (e.g., meteorological satellites). Environmental effects caused by the launch vehicles are limited in extent, duration, and intensity and are considered insignificant. The emissions and pollutants, impact on the environment, water quality, air quality and noise are discussed.


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    Title :

    National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Space Science, Launch Vehicle and Propulsion Programs


    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    133 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English