A technical history and management critique of the Skylab Apollo Telescope Mount (ATM) from initial conception through the design, manufacturing, testing and prelaunch phases is presented. A mission performance summary provides a general overview of the ATM's achievements in relationship to its design goals. Recommendations and conclusions applicable to hardware design, test program philosophy and performance, and program management techniques for the ATM with potential application to future programs are also discussed.


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    Title :

    MSFC Skylab Apollo Telescope Mount


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    Publication date :

    1974-06-28


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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