Low Memo on Apollo Working Group (1960) · 2019. 4. 19. · Title: Low Memo on Apollo Working Group...
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION MANNED SPACECRAFT CENTER HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058 IN REPLY REFER TO: P_L\-9-6-80 June 28, 1969 Dr. Abe Silverstein Director National Aeronautics and Space Administration Lewis Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road Cleveland, Ohio 44135 Dear Abe: When I saw you in Washington, earlier this week, I mentioned a memorandum I had written to you in October of 1960, starting some of our lunar landing work. I thought you \vould like to have a copy of this document. I particularly like the "OK - Abel! on it. It was good to see you again after all of these years, and I look forward to having you in Houston during the flight. Sincerely yours, George M. Lo\v Manager A.pollo Spacecraft Program Enclosure
Low Memo on Apollo Working Group (1960) · 2019. 4. 19. · Title: Low Memo on Apollo Working Group (1960) Author: George Low Subject: George Low memo to Silverstein stating importance
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION MANNED SPACECRAFT
CENTER
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77058
IN REPLY REFER TO: P_L\-9-6-80 June 28, 1969
Dr. Abe Silverstein Director National Aeronautics and Space
Administration Lewis Research Center 21000 Brookpark Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Dear Abe:
When I saw you in Washington, earlier this week, I mentioned a
memorandum I had written to you in October of 1960, starting some
of our lunar landing work. I thought you \vould like to have a copy
of this document. I particularly like the "OK Abel! on it.
It was good to see you again after all of these years, and I
look forward to having you in Houston during the flight.
Sincerely yours,
~~~ George M. Lo\v Manager A.pollo Spacecraft Program
Enclosure
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In rep11 refer to: DA-l (Gl~:.lgs)
October 17, 19~
l-IEl-DRANWM for Director of Space Flight Programs
SUbject: Manned Lunar Land.ing Program
1. It has become increasingly apparent that a pre11m1nary
program for manned lunar landings should be formulated. This is
necessary in order to provide a proper justification for Apollo,
and to place Apollo schedules and technical plans on a firmer
foundation.
2. In crder to prepare such a program, I have formed a s~
working group, consisting of Eldon Hall, Oren Nicks, John Disher
aDd ~selt . This group will endeavor to 'establish ground rules for
manned lunar land1ng missions; to determine reasonable spacecraft
weights; to specify launch vehicle requirements; and to prepare an
integrated development plan, including the spacecraft, lunar
landing and take-off system, and launch vehicles. 'l'his plan
should include a t1me-phasing and funding picture, and should
identify areas requiring early studies by field organizations.
3. At the completion of this work, we plan to brief you and
General Ostrander on the resUlts. No action on ~our part is
required at this time; Hall will inform General Ostrander that he
is participating in this study.
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