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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Raiklen, Harold  (Transcript)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-03-11]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Rees, Eberhard]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Rees, Eberhard]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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. He advises the historians to present events objectively while avoiding excessive attention to disputes involving contractors, management decisions, or incidents such as the Apollo 1 fire. Rees explains that Saturn program management relied heavily on schedules, visibility of technical progress, budgets, and contractor performance, arguing that firm deadlines were essential to successful program execution. He reflects on contractor selection, organizational changes at Marshall Space Flight Center, and the importance of effective oversight and communication. Rees also describes alternative lunar mission strategies, including Earth Orbit Rendezvous (EOR), and explains why Lunar Orbit Rendezvous (LOR) was ultimately preferred because it avoided the challenges of orbital refueling and required a more practical lunar lander. Throughout the interview, he stresses that historical accounts should provide context and facts while acknowledging the complexity of managing a large-scale engineering effort like Saturn and Apollo.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-30]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Rogers, Richard (&quot;Dick&quot;)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[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 of the most significant improvements was replacing Rocketdyne&#039;s original H-1-style injector with a rigid mesh injector based on RL-10 technology, which solved injector face burning and improved engine performance. Rogers also discusses the technical complexities of combustion stability, cooling, fuel and oxidizer flow, fuel pump stall issues, and engine calibration, highlighting the iterative process of testing, analyzing failures, and implementing design changes under tight schedules. He recounts how engineers investigated and resolved the J-2&#039;s altitude-related ASI fuel line failure through post-flight testing in a helium environment, credits Rocketdyne&#039;s systematic failure analysis, and reflects that although multiple simultaneous design changes sometimes complicated troubleshooting, the engineering team ultimately identified the root cause of every major problem. The interview also covers materials selection, thrust upgrades from 200,000 to 230,000 pounds, engine testing and calibration methods, and the balance between maximizing thrust and specific impulse, providing a detailed firsthand account of the engineering decisions that contributed to the J-2&#039;s successful development for the Saturn program.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Rudolph, Arthur]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Audio is of a presentation to American Institue of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), not an interview.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Samaniego, Ramone]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Experiences with test stand construction and design at White Sands.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-23]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Schilling, Martin]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Experience in V-2 developemerit during WW II in Gernany. Role played by foreign workers at Peenemuende. Notes on interview, not interview.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1972-07-24]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Seibel, Mathia P.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Manufacturing problems and achievements with Saturn, contractor and vendor relations.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-30]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Seibel, Mathia P.  (Transcript)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Manufacturing problems and achievements with Saturn, contractor and vendor relations.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1971-08-30]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:rights><![CDATA[This material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though the University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections has physical ownership of the material in its collections, in some cases we may not own the copyright to the material. It is the patron&#039;s obligation to determine and satisfy copyright restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in our collections.]]></dcterms:rights>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Shettles, Mack (Part 2)]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Mack Shettles describes the immense complexity of managing the Saturn V program, emphasizing that success depended as much on disciplined program management as on engineering. He explains how Dr. Arthur Rudolph&#039;s control room used standardized graphical charts, responsibility matrices, and problem-tracking systems to integrate work across thousands of people, contractors, and facilities, allowing managers to monitor progress, identify issues, and coordinate solutions efficiently. Shettles argues that clear visual communication through Gantt-style charts was far more effective than lengthy reports or the PERT scheduling system, which he found overly complicated, labor-intensive, and susceptible to manipulation, ultimately providing less practical value for day-to-day management. He also discusses NASA&#039;s commitment to briefing visitors from government, military, and international organizations, the challenges of establishing the control room despite limited funding, and Rudolph&#039;s insistence on standardized reporting and clearly assigned accountability as essential elements in keeping the Apollo program on schedule despite constant technical changes and evolving mission requirements.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:source><![CDATA[University of Alabama in Huntsville Archives and Special Collections, Huntsville, Alabama]]></dcterms:source>
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