The Smithsonian Earth Physics Satellite (SEPS) Definition Study Volumes I through III, 1971-09

Item — Box: 1, Object: 1

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Articles, photographs, documents, and artifacts pertaining to LAGEOS.

Dates

Creation: 1971-09

Creator

From the Collection: United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (1958-) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear feet (2 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Abstract

As a result of the mutual interest within OMSF and OSSA in the identification of beneficial missions utilizing unassigned space hardware, a limited Phase B study was undertaken at MSFC to determine the merit and feasibility of launching a proposed Earth Physics Satellite with Apollo-type hardare. Simultaneously, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory accomplished a phase B definition of the proposed satellite.