An agreement signed between the NASA and COMSAT General sets forth terms and conditions whereby NASA would furnish Atlas-Centaur launch vehicles and associated services on a reimbursable basis for the purpose of launching Comstar Satellites. In accordance with the agreement, NASA will provide the following services: Provide and launch an Atlas-Centaur launch vehicle into the orbit desired by COMSAT Provide working area for the Comstar spacecraft at ETR; Provide for spacecraft telemetry reception during launch preparations and during the ascent; Provide camera coverage of the apogee motor firing if requested; Provide network communications support necessary for launch and orbit phase; Calculate initial transfer orbit; and Provide various services if required to support the launch.


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    Title :

    Comstar B/Atlas-Centaur Launch


    Publication date :

    1976


    Size :

    19 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English