Scientific Alouette satellite, joint United States and Canadian project, carried on board 200-lb payload known as TAVE (Thor-Agena Vibration Experiment), designed by Goddard Space Flight Center; object of experiment was to determine vibration and acceleration environment of spacecraft during launch by Thor-Agena vehicle; vibration data taken during launch phase verified that Thor has thrust resonance at low frequencies; experiment established transmissibility of vibrations through Agena stage into spacecraft interfaces.
Piggyback payload designed, shipped in only 20 days
Missiles Rockets
Missiles and Rockets ; 11 , n 20
1962
2 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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