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This manual provides general introductory data for personnel
associated with the Apollo program. Each command and service module
system is discussed in general terms, but with sufficient detail to
convey a clear understanding of the systems. In addition, the
Apollo earth orbit and lunar landing missions are described,
planned, completed, and test programs or missions are identified.
Manufacturing, training equipment, ground support equipment, space
vehicles and the lunar module are all covered in gross terms. The
source information used in the preparation of this manual was that
available as of November 1, 1966. This manual was prepared for the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration by Space and
Information Systems Division of North American Aviation, Inc.,
Downey, California. Illustrated throughout.
North American Aviation's X-15 rocket plane flew at Mach 6.72 and
at altitudes above 67 miles -- at the threshold of space. The men
who piloted this amazing plane became the USAF's first astronauts.
Powered by an XLR-99 engine capable of producing 70,000 pounds of
thrust at peak altitude, the X-15 pushed the flight envelope for
manned aircraft past the post office. Notably, both Apollo
astronaut Neil Armstrong and Space Shuttle commander Joe Engle
piloted the X-15. Originally published by North American for the
USAF and later NASA, this Flight Operating Handbook represents a
1963 update of the original version first printed in 1961. Just
recently declassified, it provides a revealing look into one of
history's great planes. Also included in this edition is a rare
X-15 rescue manual made for the plane's ground crew. Please note:
due to the archival nature of some portions of the original
documents, image and text quality may vary. Care has been taken to
preserve the integrity of the text.
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