Management problems associated with JPL's proposed discontinuation of solid propellant research in favor of liquid propellants : memo to Mr. Rosen, Mr. Mitchell, and Mr. Lilly, 1960 Aug 9.
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (U.S.)
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is a research and development center and NASA field center in Pasadena, California. The JPL is owned by NASA and managed by the nearby California Institute of Technology. The laboratory's primary function is the construction and operation of planetary robotic spacecraft, though it also conducts Earth-orbit and astronomy missions. It is also responsible for operating NASA's Deep Space Network. Among the laboratory's major active projects are the Mars Scien...
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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was established as an independent agency of the executive branch on October 1, 1958 by the National Aeronautics and Space Act (72 Stat. 426), approved July 29, 1958. It superseded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). NASA conducted redsearch on problems of flight, developed aeronautical and space vehicles, explored outer space, and participated in international programs for the peaceful development of space technology....
Hyatt, Abraham, ca. 1737-ca.1825
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Hyatt was Assistant Director for Propulsion. From the description of General Electric Makes First Full Duration Run of Second Stage Vega Engine : memo to the Administrator, et al., 1959 Aug 13. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives). WorldCat record id: 733097702 From the description of First Successful Long Duration Testing of the Vega Engine : memo to Glennan, Dryden, Horner, Silverstein, 1959 Sep 21. (Jet Propulsion Laboratory Library and Archives). WorldCat rec...
