The Apollo range instrumentation aircraft (ARIA) fleet which consists of four EC-135N aircraft used for Apollo communication support is discussed. The ARIA aircraft are used to provide coverage of lunar missions, earth orbit missions, command module/service module separation to spacecraft landing, and assist in recovery operations. Descriptions of ARIA aircraft, capabilities, and instrumentation are included.


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    Title :

    STDN network operations procedure for Apollo range instrumentation aircraft, revision 1


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    Publication date :

    1972-02-01


    Type of media :

    Report


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


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