Command Study 15, Chapter 4. Ground Control and Support Operations (open access)

Command Study 15, Chapter 4. Ground Control and Support Operations

This booklet is the fourth chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the United States' space program. This chapter discusses "major ground command functions associated with manned space missions" (p. 2). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: April 1966
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 15, Chapter 3. U.S. Manned Space Projects (open access)

Command Study 15, Chapter 3. U.S. Manned Space Projects

This booklet is the third chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the United States' space program. This chapter "outlines the three steps in the manned space program in broad terms and surveys future trends in the light of programs underway or proposed for funding" (p. 2). It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: April 1966
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Command Study 15, Chapter 2. Unmanned U.S. Satellites and Space Probes (open access)

Command Study 15, Chapter 2. Unmanned U.S. Satellites and Space Probes

This booklet is the second chapter of a training course developed for Air Reserve personnel about the United States' space program. This chapter discusses research satellites, application satellites, and space probes. It includes background information, analysis, review questions, and a list of readings for further study.
Date: April 1966
Creator: Air University (U.S.)
System: The Portal to Texas History
Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 26, 1966 (open access)

Abilene Philharmonic Playbill: April 26, 1966

Program for an Abilene Philharmonic concert that ran on April 26th during the 16th season. It includes information about the pieces performed, artists and musicians, and advertising from local companies.
Date: April 1966
Creator: Abilene Philharmonic
System: The Portal to Texas History