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The spacecraft test and evaluation program

Abstract

Considerations guiding the planning and execution of environmental tests in the development, design qualification and flight acceptance phases of the Telstar satellite program are discussed. Specific test procedures are covered and highlights of test results involving mechanical, thermal and magnetic properties of the spacecraft are reviewed.

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T. B. Delchamps, G. C. Jonasson, R. A. Swift. 1963-01-21. The spacecraft test and evaluation program. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19640000969

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