The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and its work : report, 1951.

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory and its work : report, 1951.

This report starts at page 4, and includes information on eight categories of the research program : the chemistry of propellants, combustion, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials, mechanical design instrumentation, and guidance and control. In addition there is an update on facilities and personnel.

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