Book 68 Galileo Scrapbook Collection, 1995 - 1997
Scope and Contents
The collection (118 linear ft.) includes a total of 790 books and boxes. The Saunders B. Kramer Collection includes subjects on the overall history of the space program as well as in-depth historical data related to individual space craft launches worldwide.
Each book in the series contains a master index to aid the researcher in finding the exact launch program or platform of interest. Every launch that took place by any country was assigned an International Launch Designator code (ILD) that points to the numerical order of the launch and the relative number of space craft modules included in the launch vehicle. The ILD code is reset every January of the new year.
A practical example of how IDL codes work is as follows: if the ILD code reads 1970 3A, this refers to the third launch that took place in the year 1970 of Intelsat III F-6, with A indicating one spacecraft module launched. The Saunders B. Kramer data base is organized to allow the researcher to search the records by ILD code to find the book or box that may contain historical information on this launch.
Dates
- Other: 1995 - 1997
Creator
- From the Collection: Kramer, Saunders B. (Person)
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: 126 Linear feet (About 600 binders and 52 boxes.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives & Special Collections Repository
M. Louis Salmon Library
301 Sparkman Drive
Huntsville, AL 35899 Alabama 35899 United States of America
256-824-6526
archives@uah.edu