Re: Alll Saturn V launches in one picture
From: Peter Smith (psmith6_at_SparnBlock.bigpond.net.au)
Date: 06/10/04
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Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:02:19 GMT
"Proponent" <Proponent@gmx.net> wrote...
> My first guess would be that they were
> separation or ullage motors (was the S-IV restartable?), but then its
> a bit strange to find them on SA-4, which did not have a live second
> stage.
>From this page:
http://www.free-definition.com/SA-4-Apollo.html
"Also on this flight <SA-4>, the dummy second stage was outfitted with the
aerodynamic design of the real second stage. This included vent ducts,
fairings and dummy camera pods. And the rocket flew with antennae designed
for the Block II version of the rocket."
Oh, and:
http://mix.msfc.nasa.gov/IMAGES/MEDIUM/9801758.jpg
Yeah, ullage rockets :)
- Peter
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