On 10 May 1971 a contract was signed between the NASA and Telesat, Canada, a company incorporated by an Act of Parliament, which set forth terms and conditions whereby NASA would furnish Delta launch vehicles and associated services on a reimbursable basis for the purpose of launching Canadian Domestic Communications Satellites. In accordance with the contract, NASA will provide the following services: Provide and launch a Delta launch vehicle into the orbit desired by Telesat, Canada. Provide working area for the Telesat spacecraft at ETR. Provide for spacecraft telemetry reception during launch preparations and during the ascent. Provide camera coverage of the apogee motor firing if requested. Provide network communications support necessary for launch and orbit phase. Calculate initial transfer orbit. Provide various services if required to support the launch. Telesat will undertake to do or certify that the following has been done: Provide mission requirements. Assure spacecraft compatibility with launch vehicle and tracking and data facilities. Provide a spacecraft interface specification. Provide a flight-ready spacecraft to the range. Assure to NASA that spacecraft has been properly tested. Provide documentation that apogee motor meets range standards. Determine launch criteria for spacecraft and supporting stations.
Canadian Communication Satellite/Delta Launch (TELESAT-B) (ANIK II)
1973
30 pages
Report
No indication
English
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