Browse Items (83 total)

Hans Paul’s interview emphasizes that successful rocket propulsion depends on more than the engine itself, highlighting the critical roles of thermal engineering, insulation, and temperature management within the overall propulsion system. Paul…

In this interview, Bob Pease discusses the development, testing, and evolution of the Saturn J-2 rocket engine, focusing on the engineering challenges and lessons learned during the program. He explains the importance of designing the engine’s…

This transcript describes the logistical operations behind transporting Saturn rocket stages using NASA’s specialized barge fleet and highlights an interview with Carl Pool, head of the NASA fleet. Bilstein describes how Pool explains how former Navy…

Eberhard Rees discusses the challenges of writing an accurate history of the Saturn program, emphasizing that the focus should remain on technological development, management, and factual outcomes rather than controversial issues or assigning blame.…

Richard Rogers describes his experience working on the J-2 rocket engine program after joining in 1960, emphasizing how engineers adapted proven technologies from the earlier RL-10 engine to overcome major development challenges. He explains that one…

Manufacturing problems and achievements with Saturn, contractor and vendor relations.

Manufacturing problems and achievements with Saturn, contractor and vendor relations.