Master Security Classification Guide 1 December 1967

BASIC AGENA
SECTION VIT_(cowr'p)
FROPULSTON SUBSTSTIEN

14. Data on round handling and Support equip-
ment, training equipment or Programs, in-
stromentation (internal and external),
maintenance, repair, and overhaul &@8 con~
tained in handbooks, ete) wilt we classi~-
fied according to the nature of equipment
and/or content as determined from this guide,

15. Data Pertaining to tests test results (] 4k
and/or reports relative to subsystem,

26. Number of complete subsystems which are to Ce 4
be or have been Produced and rates of de-
livery. . .

17. Data pertaining to tests, test results Cx 4

and/or reports relative to Componente,
aseemblies and subassemblies not Specif-
ically covered above.

1s. Delivery Schedules, planned or actual, of
Components, assemblies, and subassemblies
will be classified in accordance with Items
1 and 2, Section y,

* Will not be classified if the following type of information can effec-
tively be denied to unauthorized Personnel: Information on require-
nents, Performance, capability, life expectancy of hardware, and "state
of the art" components.

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. (5) A rapid drawing release systern (24 hourg maximum) from
the project engineer's approval to the manufacturing group shall be
established,

(6) Funding shall be adequate and timely,

(7) Technical directive meetings involving large groups shall
not be required. Air Force personnel shall work in close liaison with
the LMSC Project Engineer so formal meetings are not required,

(8) Reasonable overtime will be approved. After-the-fact
approval is not precluded, (Pursuant to clause A-37 of the contract, )

(9). Air Force approval of vendor selection shall be furnished
on-the-spot at Sunnyvale. When single source procurement is necessary,
justification of such action will be kept on file.

(10) Tooling shall be of the simplest type that will achieve
interchangeability as stated in the basic Agena D specification. No tool
drawings or outside approval of tooling will be required,

(11) Interchangeability on early Agena D's will be limited to
major structural and equipment items. Doors, for instance, may
require trim to fit,

(12) The AF Director, Program 662A, and the LMSC Program
662A Director shall jointly review the specification problem and agree

at the configuration conference to reduce the number involved to the

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and other similar documents. Inspection will accept such minimum
requirements ag inspection criteria provided the format ang documentation

is adequately clear and complete,

accordance with Present applicable Policies and Procedures, Raw material

will, when Practical, have a test report or certification of conformance

minimum. In the event an item must leave the area, i.e., rework at

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2. Establish a Procurement system to provide for the
analysis of material requirements, the procurement of material, control
of inventories, and the receiving, storing and distributing of incoming
shipments,

8. Establish and maintain.a management control system
encompassing both program controls and administrative controle for the
Agena D Program.

(2) In addition to the foregoing responsibilities which have been
delineated and agreed upon, the following will be established as firm
requirements of LMSC relative to the management of the Agena D
Program.

, (a). The Contractor shall operate and maintain a logistics
system which will ensure the availability of spare parts and the repair
of generated reparables,

(b) The accounting system will provide for the segregation
and reporting of basic vehicle development, product improvement, and
logistics costs.

2.2 PROCEDURES

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The Oxidizer Pump Lip Seal Pressure Package

This package contains a multiple-squib-operated shut-off valve, pressure
regulator and pressure relief valve. This equipment is located in the aft

rack and is pressurized by guidance control gas.

Propellant Feed and Load System

The propellant loading lines attach to Propellant isolation valves for
delayed restart missions. Substitute tubes will be placed in the Space
occupied by the isolation valves for missions requiring delayed restart.
These tubes will-be in the shape of tees with propellant ports located
identically to those in the isolation valves. These parts would then be
interchangeable without modifying adjoining lines. The propellant —
dumping port is located between the Propellant quick-disconnect and the
fill bellows,

Propellant Pressurization System

The basic pressurization system contains the filters, motor operated —_
Pressurization valve (which incorporates the orifices), and the associated
tubing. This pressurization package will fit into the basic plumbing
module in the forward equipment rack. A high pressure gas sphere

will be supplied for propellant tank pressurization, The sphere will

have a minimum volume of 1612 cubic inches and an operation pressure

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OFFICE OF THE AIR FORCE PLANT REPRESENTATIVE
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
LOCKHEED MISSILES AND SPACE COMPANY
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA

RWRM , 28 Nov 61
Memo of Understanding

Colonel Henry B. Kucheman
Agena D System Program Director

1. Ghis office recognizes the need for absolute access control to be
used for the Agena D Brogram. At the same time, it is advantageous that
the resources of the AFFRO be used fully to assure satisfactory completion
of the intended work. Toward this end, selected individuals from the
AFPRO are designated contact Personnel for their responsible functional
Sreas and will have access, as the occasion requires, to perform the
tasks assigned. Also, there will be requirements to cover a three-shirtt

Occasion arises.

2. For all intents and purposes, Mr. Kerrwin Hagerty is designated

the AFPRO team leader. He will maintain an office in the Air Force
Program Management office, Building 151, and be the immediate point of
contact for all AFPRO Personnel. In addition, a secretary, Mrs. Rosaline
Genovia, has been assigned for duty at the Agena D Air Force office
supported by other contact Personnel. This office may be considered an

3. In addition, it is anticipated that the AFPR and his Deputy may have
Occasion to be present at the Agena D complex but no Special provisions
are required. There is a need, however, that a Specific area be

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Master Security Classification Guide 1 December 196)
BASIC AGENA

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1. Detailed or basic specifications. sS* 4
2. A complete, or substantially complete, s* 4
set of drawings. ,
3- Complete design of subsystem. s 4
A» Complete design details of components Cat 4
assemblies, and subassemblies, , :
5+ Significant operating principles of subsystem, s* 4
6. Significant operating principles of components C Ht - 4
assemblies, and pita Rar ,
7. Subsystem Performance data. 8
8. Specific performance of critical components 8 3
assemblics, and subassemblies which intieats
system capability or operational limitations,
9. Detailed arrangement of components assemblies s* 4
and subasseubsies within the vehicle. ‘
10. Frequency bands (S-Band, K-Band, etc). U
LL. Actual operational frequencies including 8 4
Sidebands and details of postelaunch command
techniques.
12. Individual detailed manufacturing shop and C 4
assembly drawings,
13. Data on gauges and tooling. U
4. Data on minor hardware items which clearly u
do not reveal classified information,
15. External c ‘ation o1 of subsystem, U

or ed access to
classified information can be effectively
denied to unauthorized personnel.

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(1). An attempt has been made to reduce the level of security
classification of the Agena D as much as possible consistent with the
desire to avoid unnecessary publication of data relative the Agena D on
an unrestrained basis.: A copy of the detailed classification guide is
Attachment 6, /

(2) Industrial Security cognizance of LMSC is assigned to
Western Contract Management Region. The AFPR at LMSC will main-
tain close liaison on the scheduling of’ imspections and other requirements

of LMSC's security agreement with the DOD.

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PART II - MASTER SCHEDULES

3.0 SUMMARY

This section presents the development, Production and launch
schedules for the Program 662A support to Discoverer and other
Space Systems Division. apace programs. The Agena D TMmajor
development milestones. ate shown on Figure l-1. The Agena
final assembly completion schedule is depicted on Figure I-2,
The D-DD 250 Summary, the date that the Agena D is delivered to
the using Programs is shown in. Figure I-3. and. the composite launch

schedule of all Programs using the Agena D is shown in Figure I1-4,

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of 2560 psi, and will be attached to a bracket mounted in the forward
rack. Space is provided for a jarger (3653 cubic inches) pressure

(2500 psi) sphere if required by the using program.

Pressure Relief Package and Remote Abort Capability

The design incorporates the ability to depresgurize the helium sphere
Temotely in the event that the umbilicals fall off prematurely, This

ds a portion of the safe abort system,

- Solid Propellant Ullage Rockets

Four golid propellant ullage rockets will be provided on the aft equip-
ment rack, If only single burn is planned, the extra set of ullage
rockets may be removed. Thermal shielding will be provided on the
second set.of ullage rackets because of their nearness to the radiation
cooled nozzle.of the main engine,

Optional Propulsion Equipment

The following equipment is optional for using program choice.

Booster. Retro Rockets
moomer. Retro Rockets
These booster retro rockets are considered .as optional equipment because

they will have to be supplied by the Agena D for all programs using Thor

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BASIC AGENA

HEADQUARTERS
SPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION (aFsc)
UNITED STATES ATR FORCE
Air Force Unit Post Office
Los Angeles 45, California

1. Purpose: Tdedeee ae por ttis guide is to provide a ccmon beste for
evaluating the degree of Protection which must be provided to.documents,
Photographs, equipment, material, information, etc., Concerning the AGENA
Programs

should apply their Imowledge of the over-all Project, or operation
when the relationship to other documents and/or material may compel a
igher classification due to the Compilation of such information,

3. Authority: This guide has been published by Hq Space Systems Division
by a ority of AFR 205-49, dated 22 October 1958, as amended, to provide
basic classification Policy to its agencies and contractors, and to other
government agencies involved in the AGENA Progran,

Major, USAF
Chier, Security Branch

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FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AGENA D PROGRAM _
(CONTRACTOR ESTIMATES)

FY-62 FY-63 TOTAL

Basic Contract (-21) :

12 Flight Vehicles 32.9 7.0 39.9
Follow-on Contract (-68)

45 Flight Vehicles

Delivered in FY-63 16.0 44.0 60.0
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standardization of the wiring harness, simplification of equipment and
wiring installations, critical appraisal of new or modified equipment and
improved electrical grounding,

6. To establish an early design freeze necessary to meet present
delivery requirements.

7. To provide engineering capability to accomplish initia)
design, provide sustaining engineering, and conduct desirable evolutionary

improvements in the Agena D.
8. To prepare and deliver to the Air Force, adequately detailed

specifications suitable for vehicle acceptance and Procurement purposes.

1.3 PLAN FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVES

a. First Prime Objective. In order to Provide at the earliest

possible time Agena D vehicles for use in the Discoverer flight program,

the following actions are, or will be, accomplished by the Contractor
and/or Air Force as appropriate.
1, The Johnson Committee basic ground rules will govern the

development of the Agena D. See Part U, Page II-1,

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PART I - PROGRAM SUMMARY

1.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

a, On 30 June 1961 Amendment No. 1 to Letter Contract
AF 04(647)-800 authorized the Agena Standardization Study, . Sufficient
study was accomplished to indicate that singleness of functional design
Prevails for those components which are necessary to perform ascent
functions. The degree of extension of these components functionally
to accomplish on-orbit requirements is a pecularity of each Program,

b. In the study conducted the feasibility of placing a Standard
Agena into final design and production was established. All Programs
were canvassed throughout all systems and subsystems, All functions
were assembled and categorized -- common and non-common. All
functions were compared with equipment capabilities and equipments
were selected having common functional capabilities. Modifications,
minor in nature necessary to other equipments were determined, All
individual program requirements were assembled and categorized such
as life, power, attitude, altitude, etc.

c. A design compatible airframe was conceived, a mockup was

constructed, and mission common components were installed, Provisional
Space wag set aside for mission peculiar functions and related components.

Thus, a single vehicle, basically simple in design, and meeting ali Program

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Transportation (All Modes)

Facility Exparsion Modernization &
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Packaging and Preservation
Plant Clearance

Procedures and Standards
Priorities and Allocations

Conservation Cost Control - Scrap

Mr. William Bense

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Coordination

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PART IV - FACILITIES

4.u GENERAL

The industrial facilities currently utilized-in support of Agena D
production are owned by. USAF, USN, and Lockheed. The equipment
is co-located primarily in Buildings 163 and 151, as, shown in
Figure IV-1 and has an approximate value as shown in Figure IV-2.
One of the objectives of the accelerated Agena D program is-to
create a separate facility to produce the Agena D in order to
accomplish the following: -

a. Isolate the cost such as to allow procurement on a fixed ©

_ price basis.

b. Provide shortened communication and command channels ~
and quick reaction through shorter spans and reduction of paper
work,

c. Provide efficient production layout and flow pattern. -

d.. Utilize. the ‘sest of the "Kelly Johnson" approach, :

4.1 APPROACH

To the end of providing a separate facility to produce the

Agena D, LMSC will construct a new building (152) to house the

manufacturing facilities which will be derived from equipment

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functional requirements of T/M, “acquisition, tracking, command and

RF promogation, In cases of optional equipment such as S-band, C-band
and other beacons, and alternate PAM and FM T/M systems, common
mounting locations and electrical interface will be provided so that the
vehicle will readily accept the components selected by the using program,:
Optional items will be provided with necessary pendant cabling, plugs,

etc., to permit ready adaptability to Agena interface connections.

Basic C&C Equipment

Two alternate telemeters are considered for use in the Agena and are
FM/¥FM Unitized Type II and the PAM General Purpose. Each telemeter
will be mechanically and electrically interchangeable without modification
to the wehicle. The FM/FM telemeter will consist of VCO"s, commutator,
signal conditioner, Program module, and power switch calibration unit
configured to satisfy vehicle ascent functions with minimal on orbit
capability, The alternate ‘General Purpose PAM telemeter incorporates
16 main multiplex channels totaling approximately 40 KC of information
bandwidth. Repackaging of the PAM telemetery system is contemplated.
This would eliminate numerous interconnection cables and connectors
and reduce total weight to approximately 11 pounds, and the volume

‘would reduce from 1300 to lesa than 275 cubic inches.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROGRAM SUMMARY. ....., se ee. Tabl
1.0 Background Information
1.1 Prime Objectives
1.2 Detailed Objectives
1.3. Plan for Accomplishment of

Objectives
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, , , tee eee Tab 2
2.0 Summary
2.1 Program Management Channels
2.2 Procedures
MASTER SCHEDULE...... see ee. Tab3
3.0 Summary
FACILITIES............,,.,,, Tab 4
4.0. General
BUDGET & FISCAL...,.., se eee + Tab5
5.0 Summary
5.1 Fiscal Procedures
USAF Program Message... ... see ee Taba
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Optional GkC Equipment
The VHF transmitter TR-10 and associated power amplifier PA-10 are
the best presently available and qualified items for this function;
however, it should be understood that this system is not genuinely
desired because of moderately overrated components which results in
severely limited operating life time. Several solid state transmitters
and RF amplifiers are being investigated, one of which may be available
in the near future. This equipment will enhance reliability and eliminate
requirement for associated DC/DC converters. The acquisition trans-
mitter is the same as Presently used on the majority of present vehicles,
The beacon system shall be S-band, C-band or 400 mc as required by
the specific mission.’ Each shall have identical interfaces to permiit
installation and operation without alteration to equipment or vehicle,
The beacon system shall be capable of azimuth, elevation, and/or range
tracking as well as limited real-time ‘sommand. The interim programmer
furnishes stored commands for on-orbit use. The programmer can be

adjusted in position or period via the beacon system. It is only

. Fequired for on-orbit missions te program equipment on and off, or as

an ordinary timer for ascent missions where long duration transfer
ellipse is required on escape missions. A new power control unit is
being developed for Agena D use. It will consist of one basic and three
plug-in modules. The plug-ins are associated with specific alternate or

optional equipment and may be removed or retained consistent with
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(3) The resources of the Air Force Plant Representative Office
will be utilized on a streamlined basis in carrying out contract adminis-
tration functions to assure satisfactory execution of the Agena D Program,
Acting for and under the control of the Director,: Program 662A, the
AFPR will make decisions relative to the 662A Program which are
binding upon the contractor, Selected individuals from the AFPRO have
been designated contact personnel for their responsible functional areas.
These designated individuals will have free access to USAF Program
662A personnel and access to the exclusion area as necessary to perform
the task assigned. The Memorandum of Understanding between the SPD
and the AFPR (Col Voyles) is attached.as Attachment 4,

d. LMSC Management Organization

1). The contractor has placed the full support of the Corporation
behind the Agena D Program. Within the LMSC Space Systems Division,
he has established the Agena D Directorate, with broad and all-
encompassing authority, This authority includes full control over
operations which are normally organized on a plant-wide functional
basis, including manufacturing. The LMSC Agena D Program Director's
organization is charted in Attachment 5 and his functions and responsi-
bilities are as follows:

(a) Basic Objectives: Develop, design and manufacture the
Agena D vehicle, establishing management controls over all aspects of
the Agena D Program contract.

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PART V - BUDGET & FISCAL

5.0 SUMMARY ;

_ This section Presents the fiscal Procedures, funding requirements
and plan for replenishing the reimbursable account, The Agena D
funding requirements for the basic (12 vehicle) contract Plus a 5
vehicle per month follow-on Program are shown on Figure V-1,

The program budget requirements for FY~-62 and FY-63 are derived
from current SSD integrated launch schedule shown on Figure III-2.
The contractor's initial (ROM). and formal cost proposal by major

cost element are shown on Figure V-71,

5.1 FISCAL PROCEDURES

a. Requirements - All Agena D requirements will be reflected
on the official Air Force Integrated Launch Schedules, Space System
Program Directors will be requested to sign-off for their require-
ments prior to SSD approval of the official Integrated Launch
Schedule. The Production rate of the Agena D will be geared to
support the approved integrated launch requirement. Any program
schedule changes which will adjust the Agena D production Fate will be
coordinated with the 662A Program Office. Allocation of the. scheduled

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(1) The cagingering drawing structure will be
developed within the scope of the Manufacturing Plan and will follow the
existing LMSC system as prescribed in LMSC Drafting Practice Manual,
First article engineering release will be prévafegotiated by FAMSCO

(First Article Master Schedule Committee) to establish an overall

program which shall be accomplished within the target dates of the
Master Schedule. All engineering changes after the FAMSCO negotiations
will be negotiated by the Design Change ‘Board to incorporate the change
in the affected vehicle in the most efficient and orderly mannez.

(2) In general, Production Planning Procedures, as
presently established, will be followed for the Agena: D program, Planning
will work concurrently with Engineering during the development and

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BASIC AGENA

SECTION V
AGENA VEHICLES — LESS PAYTOAD
AFR 205-2
Z ON NG GLASSTFICATION GROUP CODE
1. Detailed or basic specifications. c#* 4

2. Subsidiary specifications will be
classified according to content as
determined from this master guide.

3. A complete, or substantially complete c 4
set of drawings. , .
4. Complete design of vehicles. Cc 4
5+ Complete design of subsystems. cx 4
6. Detailed arrangement of components, assemblies, C* 4
subassemblies or arrangement of subsystems with-
in the vehicle.

‘7. General arrangement of subsystems or components U
within the vehicle.

8. Specific contour data (aerodynamic data c 4
other than military performance).

9. Major construction details (design and c 4
. location of strength members » frames,
ribs, formers, etc.).

10. Stress analysis data. c 4
li. Individual detailed manufacturing shop ce 4
and assembly drawings.
12. Data on gauges or tooling (excluding U
specific contour data). ,
13. Data on minor hardware items which U
clearly do not reveal classified
information.

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reflected. Directs and supervises development progress of contractors
to insure the technical adequacy and timely delivery of secondary power,
‘guidance and control techniques and hardware for the Agena D. Conducts
Haison with military and civil agencies to determine and make use of

other approaches and solutions to guidance, control, and secondary power

problems.

AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT BRANCH
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Responsible for the Air Force management of contractor-s engineering
efforts during the design, development .and test of Agena D aerospace
ground equipment and special test equipment to insure the technical
adequacy and timely delivery of the equipment to support Air Force
Programs. Also responsible that vehicle test Philosophy and Procedures
and the checkout equipment are compatible and will during vehicle tests,
provide adequate technical data to permit acceptance of the Agena D

vehicle,

PROGRAMMING BRANCH
=ROGRAMMING BRANCH

Responsible for establishing Agena D Program requirements based
upon the official Air Force Integrated Launch Schedules published by
SSD; providing budget information to program offices pertaining to fund
requirements for Program 662A and for availability of funds for release

to the contractor,

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BASIC AGENA

SECTION Z_(conr'D)

GENERAL DNSTRUCTIONS
5. tention ited to the Mar! = "
This marking is not a security classification; however, it denotes Air Force
information of a sensitive nature, According to Air Force policy, inform.
tion bearing this marking is disseminated only to persons who are directly
and officially concerned with the information and have a legitimate need for
access. Within the Air Force, this information may be maintained in stand-
ard filing cabinets with other UNCLASSIFIED information. During business
hours, it is under supervision of authorized personnel. After business
hours, storage in a locked room or a guarded building ia considered adequate
protection. While these requirements are not binding upon Air Force con=
tractors, it is requested that this guide be afforded protection comparable
to that outlined abawe,

6. 9: ce - Classification of applicable weapon or Bpace
Program classified informat. or material (ATLAS, THOR, MIDAS, DISCOVERER,
etc.) used in conjunction with the AGENA Program will be in accordance with
the Security Classification Guide for the program concerned.

Te povnereding and/or Declassification Authority. Classification changes
appearing any of the items within this Master Security Classification
Guide constitute authority for regrading. This guide will be cited as

authority for regrading of documents photographs equipment, material,
information, etc., when effecting the classifintion change.” ,

g.and Declassificatio em (AFR 20
and industrial Securi SM To assist users of classification
guide in determining the correct grouping of classified information as de
Scribed in AFR 205-2 and the ISM see "AFR 205-2 Group Codeit adjacent to Classi-
fication. (1 means Group 1, etc.)

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will not have diagnostic capability below the module/black-box
jevel. A malfunction of a major piece of vehicle equipment will
require a "plug-in" type replacement of the malfunctioning unit,
The test equipment .will be of the automated "go, no-go" type. The
test plan does not include the hot firing of any of the production Agenz D
vehicles at-‘SCTB. However, a. Development Test. Vehicle will be hot
fired at SCTB for development and dianostic test.of single start, dual
burn and delayed restart modes of operaition. Various. combinations of
optional equipment will be installed during this program. By the end
of the DTV program, all optional equipment will have been qualified
with the vehicle during :a hot firing, Launch base testing, to fully
utilize the time saving potential of this simplified vehicle, will be of
the "go, noLgo'Ttype also, Malfunctioning units will be removed and
replaced. The faulty units will be returned to the appropriate

factory for repair.

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BASIC AGENA
SECTION TV_(CONT'D)

DU! FUNDING
AFR 205=2
TMEORMATION REVEALING CLASSIFICATION GROUP CODE

9. Data on Parts, accessories, and equipment. U
which are available on the open market, or
Produced for commercial use provided that
ultimate classified use, or other classi-
fied information, is not revealed.

10. Provisioning parts breakdown provided that U
classified information is not revealed.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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BASIC AGENA

SSCTION IT
RELEASE OF INFORMATION
1. Public Release of Unclassified Information.

&- 41) media information including, but not limited to, releases,
articles, Speeches, pictures, brochures, advertisements, presentations,
displays, ete., on every 3¢ of the AGENA Program must be approved by
the Office of Information (DCE) » Hq Space Systems Division (SSD).
Contractors are responsible for carefully Screening all information sub-
mitted to insure that it is unclassified. Final decisions on questions
of security classification only with regard to the AGENA Program will be
the responsibility of Hq SSD. Requests for public release of unclassified
information will be submitted to SSD for approval as noted above. To pre-

in their letter of transmittal of such tentative classification. Requests
for downgrading of classified information may be submitted in accordance
with Paragraph 4, Section I, this waster guide. Any information submitted
for approval of release to the public in accordance with Paragraph 5m,
Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information (Attach-
ment to DD Form 441 ~ Contractors Security Agreement with the DOD) will be
submitted through Hq SSD (DCE). Prior coordination will be effected with
the Office of Information, Hq SSD, for contemplated visits by media repre-
sentatives to contractor facilities when the subject of media interest. in-
volves the AGENA Program.

b. Air Force AGENA Program prime contractors are responsible for each
of their subcontractors complying with these requirements. Any material
proposed for release by subcontractors will be routed through their prime
contractor.

2. ests for Det. tion of Pro; Se ty Classification. All in-
formation s tted fora determination of proper security classification,
)

3. Requests for Authoriz; tion to Release siti ormation at Classi-
Lied Si co Requests o: is type will be s tted to
Hq SSD (SSAS) for approval a minimm of 30 days prior to the proposed date
of release.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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GPAE
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mission. This patch panel establishes the system sequence of events,
gains, time constants, deadbands, and programmed rates while the
interconnects shall connect H/S to gyro torquers with the correct
phasing, gyro feedback and cross-coupling, BTL guidance signals to
timer and velocity meter, or GE guidance signals to timer, In addition,
other patch connections will interconnect the signals of the optional
equipment to the basic equipment, such as roll-yaw steering to
IRP and roll-yaw steering to T/M, CMG to Fic electronics, H/S to

PRW. These functions are in addition to the normal functions of signal

and power switching performed in conjunction with timer commands,

Velocity Meter

The velocity meter will be the lightweight unit with the rotatable mount,

Timers
The primary timer chosen is the lightweight, 6000 sec. unit. Auxiliary
timers would be used as required by the vehicle mission, The timer

settings will be set.for each mission by the using program,

tional Guidance & Control Equipment
The optional equipment would include timers for recovery or orbital

period adjust and would be used to satisfy a particular program function,

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SPACE SYSTEMS DIVISION
AIR FORCE SYSTEMS COMMAND

22 December 1961

FOREWORD .

This Abbreviated Program Plan presents the elements of Program
662A which is the accelerated development of the Standardized Agena D
Space vehicle.” This document has been Prepared in response to
Hq USAF Secret message AFSDC-F 82340 dated 30 November 1961.
Achievement of the tasks outlined in this plan will meet the requirement
for a more reliable standardized basic space vehicle capable of per-
forming essential ascent and/or orbital functions for @ large number of.
DOD space programs.

The directed phase of this Program includes the development of
twelve flight vehicles and one ‘development test vehicle to be subsequently
used for product improvement. It is contemplated that information
derived and capabilities established during this initial program will
result ina sufficiently well defined vehicle to permit a fixed price
contract to be negotiated for Production of: ‘Agena D vehicles up to a
rate of five per month,

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CONTROL. SYSTEM
EM

. Pneumatics System

The pneumatic system will have the pulse valves while the pneumatic
tanks would be chosen for a particular mission. The system will
incorporate a squib-operated vent valve to be compatible with the
requirement for remote abort capability. Note also that guidance control

gas will be used for pressurization of the oxidizer pump lip seal.

Hydraulics sy stem

The hydraulic power package is the fuel powered unit currently used
with the 8096 engine. The servo valve and actuator combination is the
unit. currently used by Agena B and will receive its signal from the F/C

electronics,

ELECTRICAL

Wiring Harness

The wiring harness will be installed in such a manner that any individual
harness can be removed and replaced without disturbing the other
harnesses. The Separate power and pyrotechnic harnesses will be
grouped together and routed together but kept separate from all other
groups. Monitor and control harnesses and T/M low level harnesses
will be grouped and treated in the same manner. Payload interface

connectors will be provided in the forward end of the

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BASIC AGENA
SECTION xr
ELIGHT AND CAPTIVE TESTING — ARR 205-2
TXEORMATION REVEALING GLASSIFICATION GROUP Conk

1. Subsystem results and conclusions will
be classified in accordance with the
Corresponding section of this guide.

2. Complete AGENA results and conclusions will
be classified in accordance with the highest
pertinent classification as determined from
this guide.

3. AGENA payload results and conclusions will be
classified in accordance with the current
security classification guide of the program

involved.
4. Complete flight schedules, : 8
5. Dates of individual tests prior to DOD
release. a
6. Detailed test objectives, : cx 4
7. Location of tests. U
8. Significant Progress on, or completion of s 4

test schedules Prior to DOD release.

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*. Information of this type, as applied to a particular flight will be
UNCLASSIFIED after public release by DOD. ,

FOR OFFICIAL, USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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Master Security Classification Guide 1 December 1961
BASIC AGENA

SECTION IV
PRODUCTION, PROCUREMENT, AND FUNDING
AFR 205-2
INFORMATION REVEALING GLASSIFICATION GROUP CODE
1.. Number of AGENAS which are to be or have ¢ 4

been produced and rates of delivery.

2. Number of items which are to be or have ou
been produced and rates of delivery which
cannot be correlated with AGENA schedule.

3. Complete funding for the entire AGENA Program &
(all fund series) for the current and/or one
additional fiscal year.

4. Complete funding for entire AGENA Program c 4
(all fund series) for the current and/or
two additional fiscal years.

5. Complete past funding for any one R&D or U
production contract.

6. Total unit cost of any AGENA, U

7. Manufacturing, processing, technical or
Operating techniques which represent a
significant advance in the state of the art
and which are not of common knowledge, or the
fact that some well-known technique which
previously had been considered impractical has
been developed to the point that significant
practical application is feasible shall be
assigned a temporary classification of SECRET
pending determination of security Classifica-
tion by Hq SSD. (The contractor or agency that
assigns the temporary security classification
will promptly advise Hq SoD.)

8. Data on purchase orders, shop orders, receiving U
reports, bille of lading, shipping orders, and
packing instructions provided that production
Scheduling, number of AGENAS or subsystems to
be produced or on hand, or other classified
information is not revealed.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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adapter separation plane. The engine thrust cone structure is attached
to the aft mid-body and provides support for thie aft equipment rack, and
engine loads. The engine is the BAC 8096 used in the present Agena.

Clearance is provided in the aft bulkhead to permit 2 1/2 degrees of

motion for gimbaling the engine,

The turbine exhaust duct has been modified slightly to improve the Space
jailocation in this area, The structural configuration of the aft equipment
rack is réadily adaptable to different flight missions. For orbital missions
side racks can be installed to support equipment trays. For ascent
missions requiring leas equipment, these racks may be removed. If

solar arrays are -required by the using program, the side racks are
replaced by longitudinal struts to which the solar arrays.are attached.

A variety of different. sized control gas tanks are available ag optional
equipment. This gives the using program the opportunity to select the
best configuration for a particular mission. Space and mounting arrange-

ments are available for several different arrangements.

In a similar manner, additional batteries can be Mounted on the aft

equipment. rack.

The booster adapter supplied as Part of the Basic Agena D is compatible

with the Thor DM21. As optional equipment, a skirt assembly can be

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minimum compatible with the minimum requirements for the con-
struction of the Agena D,
2.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CHANNELS

a. Higher Echelons, At each echelon in the command channel, a
specific individual must be designated as Program 662A Action Officer.
These individuals must be properly indoctrinated with the priority of
the 662A Prograni and must be given authority to act for the Commander
as necessary, to satisfy the requirements of the program. The
technique of ‘management by exception" must be employed in order
to afford Program 662A Personnel the freedom to concentrate on the
task. to be. accomplished. Attachment 1 is a suggested Command
Channel diagram,

b. Program Office. Air Force Office organization and personnel
are depicted on Attachment 2. The organization ig configured to
accomplish both contract administration and engineering tasks. The
function of each organizational element is as follows:

(1) Director 662A -- Responsible for the overall Air Force
management, (plans, organizes, coordinates, controls and directs),

” the efforts of functional agencies and industries Participating in the

” 662A Program,

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LMSC Space Systems Logistics will Provision under the Agena D contract,
spares needed for repair of Agena D equipment. The actual repair
activities will be handled under separate contractual action supervised

by LMSC Space ‘Systems Logistics,

6. Test and Checkout Plan
——————chout_ Plan
(a) Manufacturing Test Plan The Manufacturing Test

Plan will use as its base those receiving functional tests conducted either
by Inspection at LMSC or the vendor at his own plant, verified by LMSC
and Air Force Inspection surveillance, Manufacturing testing will be
subjected to a continuous process of surveillance to reduce testing by
keeping test redundancies to a minimum. Each component will be
tested as early in the process as feasible and Proper allowance will be
made for the ‘funnel of tolerances" in checkout equipment as functional
components are processed through the line, These componengs when
further assembled into modules will be passed through module test
stations for the purpose of calibration and alignment of that module,

(b) Final Acceptance Systems Test, During the initial
Phase of Agena D production the Final Acceptance Systems Test (FAST)
will be conducted on a Manual complex assembled for this -purpose, FAST
on later Agena D's will be conducted using: the Factory Agena . Checkout
Equipment (FACE) test complex which is a semi-automatic checkout station
utilizing as a basic tool an AN-GJQ-9 Programmer Comparator. The
vehicle checkout equipment will have the capability

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boosters. For those programs using Atlas boosters they are supplied by
the Atlas.

Rapid P: Dum: System

The propellant dumping system will provide for in-flight expulsion of
propellant in liquid form. This system fits into the propellant. feed line
between the quick-disconnect and the fuel bellows, A line will lead to
the port in the fual-system through a squib-operated valve and out to
the end.of the aft rack. The aft end of this line will be flexible to allow

for alignment with the center of §ravity of the vehicle.

. Secondary Propulsion System

The Agena D provides for mounting and electrical operation of a

. secondary propulsion. system in the aft equipment rack.

-Belayed Engine Restart Package

This package will contain an auxiliary lubrication system, propellant
shutoff valves, and quick-disconnect coupling shutoff valves. The pro-
pellant and pressurization system will be isolated from the vacuum
environment at the end.of first burn. The propellant shutoff valves

are opened just prior to second burn,

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c. Reporting Procedures

(1) One of the basic criterion to the expediting of the Agena D
Program was the necessity that reports and data requirementa be kept
to an absolute minimum. Consistent with such a philosophy, Program
662A personnel must have access to the management controls to be
utilized by LMSC personnel in the management of the Agena D Program.
The Program 662A Personnel, for instance, will attend the weekly pro-
gram review meetings held by the LMSC Program Director. In turn,
no specific. periodic report will be submitted to higher headquarters by
the Program Office. In lieu thereof, a status presentation-will be given
when deemed. necessary by the Program 662A Director or requested
by higher headquarters. It is intended, however, the Program Office
will maintain a data file Program 662A in the general format required
by the Systems Data Presentations and Reporting Procedures.

d. Product Improvement

(1). After the initial effort in designing the Agena D,. a follow-on
Provision will be made for a Product improvement, A limited level of
effort will be procured from LMSC under the Agena D contract, Changes,
however, will be kept to an absolute minimum and will be Provided in the

basic vehicle only when several users will benefit,

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will not have diagnostic capability below the module/tlack-bex

level. A malfunction of a major piece of vehicle equipment will
require a "plug-in" type replacement of the malfunctioning unit.

The test equipment.will be of the automated "go, no-go" type. The
test plan does not include the hot firing of any of the production Agena D
vehicles at-SCTB. However, a. Development Test. Vehicle will be hot
fired at SCTB for development and dianostic test.of single start, dual
burn and delayed restart modes of operation, Various combinations of
optional equipment will be installed during this program. By the end
of the DTV program, all optional equipment will have been qualified
with the vehicle during a hot firing. Launch base testing, to fully
utilize the time saving potential of this simplified vehicle, will be of
the ''go, noigo'T type also. Malfunctioning units will be removed and
replaced. The faulty units will be returned to the appropriate

factory for repair.

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BASIC AGENA

seOTION viz
PROPULSION SUBSTSTI

TNECRMATION REVEALING

1.
2.

3.
4

5.

6.
7.

8.

9.

13.

Detailed or basic specifications.

A complete, or substantially complete
set of drawings. ,

Complete design of subsystem.

Complete design details of engine only,
components, assemblies, and subassemblies,

Detailed arrangement of componenits assem-
blies, and subassemblies. ,

Significant operating principles.

Complete specific performance of primary
and secondary propulsion.

General performance. (Thrust class,
restart capability, nominal burning time. ):

Individual detailed manufacturing shop
and assembly . .

Date on gauges and tooling.
Data on minor hardware items which clearly

do not reveal classified information.

External configuration only of subsystem,
Provided physical or detailed access to
Classified information can be effectively
denied to unauthorized personnel.

col ition o1 of components,

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STASSTFICATION GROUP CODE
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syatem for long periods of time) the HIG yaw gyro would perform the

gyro compassing. Although the yaw accuracy is degraded by this pro-

cedure , the vehicles involvefi have loose attitude requirements. The
IRP has the capability of accommodating the roll-yaw steering unit as
well as having the gyrocompass mode with gyro feedback. The IRP will
have sufficient inputs to the torquer amplifiers to accomplish all mission

functions.

Flight Control Electronics
The flight. controls electronics will perform the function of amplifying

and shaping error signals and applying these signals to the hydraulic
‘servo or to the pulse gas valves. The input.signals to the F/C electronics
will be obtained from the IRP.or, optionally, from the-CMGs. The range
of F/C parameters and program interconnects will be established in the
Flight Controls J-box patch panel and will be switched by means of the
timer. The output of the F/C electronics for the gas jet system will be

‘the pulse modulated signals.

Flight Controls J-Box
The Flight Controle J-Box replaces the Primary Junction Box and will

serve as a signal processer, A patch panel is provided on this J-box
to allow the using program to adapt the Agena D to their requirements and

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equipment and special teat equipment to insure the technical adequacy and
timely delivery of the equipment to support Air Force programs. Also
responsible that vehicle test philosophy and procedures and the checkout
equipment are compatible and will during vehicle tests, Provide adequate
technical data to permit acceptance of the Agena D vehicle.

(b): Electronics Branch -- Responsible for the Air Force
management of contractor engineering efforts during the design, develop-
ment, and test of Agena D guidance and control and electrical power
requirements to insure the technical adequacy and timely delivery of
the equipment to support Air Force. programs,

(c). Astro Vehicle Branch -- Responsible for the Air Force
management of contractor engineering efforts during the design, develop-
ment, and test of Agena D structures and propulsion systems to insure
the technical adequacy and timely delivery of the equipment to support

Air Force programs,

c. Relationship with AFPR

(1). In recognition of the urgency attached to the satisfactory
accomplishment of subject Program, it is mutually understood that
extraordinary and unusual technical and contractual relationships will
be required. Consistent with the principle that the design, manufacture,

and test of the end article within the critical program schedule can only

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2. An organization plan (See Part 1) has been created to
match the referenced basic ground rules under the Agena D Program,

3. Highly qualified Air Force and contractor personnel have
been transferred to the new Organization and the work area has been closed

to all except authorized personnel,

under this Program and since mission peculiar equipment development and

hardware is managed by:the using programs, Procurement of most services

5. Using Program liaison has been established as a staff

fanction consisting of five men under Systems Engineering and Reliability.

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mission requirements of the following Programe: Discoverer, 20, or
101B, 102, Midas, 621-A, NASA, Advent, Vela Hotel and Boss, Detailed

design objectives shall include accessibility, maintainability, Producibility

2. To provide a fixed price Procurement source for Agena

vehicles,

1.2 DETAILED OBJECTIVES

a. The detailed objectives of the accelerated Agena D Program

1. To create a fast. reaction, streamlined organization for
design and Production of Agena D vehicles,

2. To eliminate "red tape" and formal procedures to permit
much shorter time span between design, Procurement and manufacturing.

3. To establish Production facilities capable of Producing five
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" supply, The principal purpose of this module is to combine the basic

guidance and control items on a common support. so that they may be
bench aligned and then installed in the vehicle as a unit, with the module
mounting closely controlled to provide inherent alignment to the vehicle
geometric axes. The gas valves and hydraulic servos will be mounted

to the same vehicle geometric axes as the sensors.

Basic Guidance and Control Equipment

Horizon Sensors

The horizon sensor provided as basic equipment will be the Barnes modal
The H/S will be capable of viewing the horizon from either the horizontal
or vertical position and thus, will accommodate horizontally oriented
vehicles as well as nose up or nose down vertically oriented vehicles.

Inertial Reference Package

The IRP receives torquing signals from the H/S, and/or fixed torquing
commands through the flight controls J-box; with appropriate switching
being commanded by the timer. The time dependent parameters will be
‘switched through the flight controls J-box.as well as the introduction of
operational signals, such as roll-yaw steering. The IRP will have the
MIG roll gyro for improved yaw control on orbit for horizontally oriented

vehicles. For the vertically oriented vehicles (controlled by the gas jet

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forward equipment rack. Connector pins will face out for easy

inspection,

Electrical Power

The primary electrical system will consist of batteries, solid state DC to
DC converter regulator, 400 cps three phase inverter and 400 cps single
phase synchronized inverter, The central power supply will furnish
unregulated 22-29.3 VDC, regulated? 28.3 VDC and 400 cps single and
three phase 115 VAC, Provision will be made for installation of batteries
in the forward and aft sections -and the quantities and types of batteries
will be determined by the using program. Brackets for installing solar ar
rays and batteries will be Provided as required in the aft section. The
payload will receive unregulated DC voltage and 400 cycle single phase

and 3 phase voltages at the interface section in the forward section,

Destruct System
The self-destruct unit will be basic equipment installed in the booster

adapter. This system is the same as the one in present Agenas.

ELECTRONIC

‘COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTROLS
eS ONTROLS

The equipment comprising the electronic group will satisfy vehicle
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D FOR DISCOVERER TO PROTECT LAUN LAUNCH DATES. 4G}: {G) AGENA D TO BE PeaeS
INTO ALL NEW. PROGRAMS LAUNCHING AFTER 1 SAN 63. {D) AGENA D TO BE
BHASED INTO PROJECTS 1013 AND 201 ON NEXT VEHICLE OnnEee (X) AGENA
(2) PHAGNG ASE EE Loe A EVALUATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
BE :D
OF USING nar OSAP ASAP. (G) INITIAL AGENA D8 WILL GARRY Di RATS

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CUSSED IN N VARIOUS MEETINGS roy LISH DRAWING,
‘ATION AND PROCUREMENT DAT, REQUIREDENES?
THAN THAT REQUIRED FOR POSSIBLE FPI CONTRACT IN FUTURIT (1) AN EARLY
AND FINAL CONFIGURATION FREEZE TO BE GES RESUL’ OM.
MENT OR USING PROGRAMS TO \OVED BY AGENA

D PROGRAM DIRECTOR AND USING MILITARY PROGRAM DIRECTORS, LMSC
ENGINEERS TO BE LOCATED IN SECURE AR: \TELY ADJACENT

TOOLING AND IFACTURING AREA, LAPID. SYSTEM

ZROM PROJECT ENGINEER'S APPROVAL TO MFG GROUP WILL Bir ESTABLISHED. —/
DRAWINGS TO BE SUITABLE FOR USE DY ALTERNATE CONTRACTORS IF REQUIRED.~!
(LWAIR FORCE PROJECT PERSONNEL TO WORK CLOSE ENOGENS GH TO LMSC PROJECT

PAGE THREE RJEZHO 369
ENGINEER TO PRECLUDE NEED FOR FORMAL MEETINGS. (4) REASONABLE-OVER-
TIME MAY BE USED AS DETERMINED BY LMSC AND APPROVED BY AGENA D PRO-

‘ARY DIRE
SITY FOR ENGINEERING ANALYSIS REPORTS TO BE ‘BY AGENA
PROGRAM DIRECTOR.y (P) QUALIFICATI TION oN STANDARDS AND SPECIVICATIONS ARE
DETERMINED AND AGREED TO AM

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. (Bd NNGH DATES FOR INITIAL TWELVE AGENA D VEHICLES
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DEC (1); 1963 TAN rte FEB (1). PAR’ FUNDING FOR AGENA D PRO-
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LIGHTING PROBLEM AREAS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO HQ USAT BEGINNING Fr 1 JAN
1962, PART VIL (A) TOOLING AND MANU: MANUEACTURING EAL EQUIPMENT wile

S15 LMSC RESPONSE

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SCHEDULE. (C) FY-62 AND FY-63 FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL TWELVE
yROcr 'LE PROGRAM AND SUST, TAINING RATE OF 3 TO S/MONTH Wil WILL BE IDENTIFIED

Ap AND FORWARDED TO HO USAF, PART VIL INITIAL CONTRAGE WILL IN-

CLUDE erUDY Vale Reena Be aN re PART VIEL OOSTER. FUNDS FOR THIS STUDY _
Rae DE MADE SUBJECT OF A SEPARATE CONTRACTUAL AND FUNDING LIMITATION,
RESULTS OF STUDY WILL BE INCLUDED IN TITAN Ill SYSTEaa EM PACKAGE PROGRAM.
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Master Security Classification Guide
BASIC AGENA

SECTION VILE

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT SUBSYSTEM

SXEORMATION REVEALING

1.
2

3.
Ae

5.

6.

7.
8.

9

10.

Detailed or basic specifications.

A complete or substantia: complete,
set of drawings. uy ,

Complete design of subsystem,

Complete design details of components,
assemblies, and subassemblies.

Significant Operating principles of
subsystem, .

Significant operating principles of com
ponents, assemblies, and subassemblies,

Complete specific performance of subsystem.
Specific performance of components ‘assen-
blies, and subassemblies which indicate

system capability or operational limita-
tions of APU.

Detailed arrangement of components, assen-
blies, and subassemblies. ,

Individual detailed manufacturing shop and
assembly drawings.

Data on gauges and tooling.

Data on minor hardware items which clearly
do not reveal classified information.

Eternal configuration only of subsystem,
Components. assemblies, or subassemblies

provided physical or detailed access to
Classified information can be effectively
denied to unauthorized personnel.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 1-30)

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BASIC AGENA
SECTION VE
. ATRFRAME SUBSYSTEM
ENEOEMATION REVEALING GLASSTFICATION
1. Detailed or basic specifications. ce
2. A complete, or substantially complete, c
set of drawings. .
3. Complete design of subsystem. Cc
4. Complete design details of components, C#
assemblies, and subassemblies.
5. Detailed arrangement of components, assem- _ o*
blies, and subassemblies.
6. ‘Individual detailed manufacturing shop and c*
assembly drawings.
7. Data on gauges and tooling. U
8. Data on minor hardware items which clearly U
do not reveal classified information.
9.” External configuration only. U
Beam enenin some
ass e8, or es (or portions
thereof), provided physical or detailed
access to classified information can be
effectively denied to unauthorised personnel.
i. Data on ground handling and support equipment,
training equipment or programs, instrumentation
(internal and external), maintenance, repair,
and overhaul (as contained in handbooks, etc.)
will be classified according to the nature of
equipment and/or content as determined from this
guide.
12. Data pertaining to tests, test results and/or C*

reports relative to subsystem.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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(4) The timekeeping under this Program should be

order structure. ‘It ig Presently planned to include within the Program
office a representative of the Air Force Auditor General 's Office who will
continually review the manner in which the various organizations are
charging their effort to make sure that there exists compatibility with the
outlined work order. structure. ~

(5) In order to minimize costs and to take advantage
of existing LMSC facilities, such routine fanctions 8 accounts payable,
Payroll, and contract cost ledger accumulations will be performed by the
LMSC finance organization.

(6) A study has been commenced with an implementa-
tion goal of 1 July 62 to evolve a manufacturing- oriented cost system which
will place emphasis on labor Productivity analysis, material control,
parts costs, change control, shop spoilage, etc,

(7) Consistent with the premise of achieving a high
degree of autonomy, a study has been completed with respect to parti-
cipation in existing manufacturing, quality control, and SSD labor pools.

A modified participation in those Pools has been evolved in accordance
-with the degree of utilization anticipated. No pools will exist in the
Agena D organization itself,

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Master Security Classification Guide 1 December 1967
BASIC AGENA-

1. Maintenance of Proper security on this program is of paramount impor-
tance. The Provisions of this classification guide will be Closely observed

2. tem Br. +» For common understanding of the language used herein
the following a of a system has been used throughout : ,

be BasIc AGENA - A Complete operational unit Consisting of the propul-
sion, guidance, airframe, ground-air communications, and @erospace ground .
equipment, subsystems.

ce Subsystem ~ @-&+, Propulsion subsysten,
a. Component - @-8-, computer as a component of the guidance subsystem.
e Assembly ~ Major unit of @ component.

f. Subassembly - Unit of an assembly,

3. 3 st: + If the classifications contained herein
impose impract: 2 or if progress in any phase of program develop-

completely documented recommendations should be submitted to Hq SSD (S8aS).
Assistance in main current, effective, and realistic Classification
guidance is Solicited of all participating military and industrial organiza-
tions. .

4. i
Revisions to this g be effected he

Revision Now to Master Security Classification Guide, BASIC AGENA,
These letters will indicate the appropriate change and will constitute the
authority for such revision, Upon receipt of these letters, the appropriate
change should be made in the guide and the letter of authority inserted as
the last Page of the guide. When considered appropriate, a completely re-
vised master guide will be issued by Hq le

istrative P

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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Master Security Classification Guide
BASIC AGENA

INFORMATION REVEALING

1.
2.

3.

Ae

5.

7
8.

9.

SECTION TI
ADMINISTRATIVE. AND_ REPORTING

Complete list of contractors.

The relationship and association of
contractors to one another and Hq SSD.

The following terms used alone or in
combination with the name of any con-
tractor or Hq Space Systems Division:
DISCOVERER, AGENA, THOR, SATELLITE,
ATLAS, NASA AGENA B Program, Recovery, .

Encrypt For Transmission Only (EFT0) pro-
cedures are to be used to the maximum
extent consistent with sound commmica-

National priorities assigned to the AGENA
Program.

Contract numbers.

Company project numbers.

Contractor model designations, unless infor
mation under Items 1 and 2, Section IV, is
revealed. In this case model designation
will be CONFIDENTIAL.

Details of contractual documents, status or
progress of work ‘formed on a Single con-
tract, file, and/or technical reports will
be classified according to content as deter-
mined from this guide.

Complete development planning and/or programming.

Status and/or progress of the complete
AGENA Program.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)

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assemblies to be called out on the drawing structure and to insure the
Producibility of parts and assemblies,

(3) Quantity and rate of production, size and
complexity of parts and availability of equipment and facilities will be
considered in developing the most economical method of manufacturing,
The quality and type of tooling ordered will be based upon consideration of

the total quantity of parts to be Procured, design Stability and the individual

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BASIC AGENA

vy 'p
= AFR 205-2
INFORMATION REVEALING SLASSTETCATION GROUP Cope

14. External cone: tion o: provided U
Physical or an access to classi-
fied information can be effectively
denied to unauthorized personnel.

15. Data pertaining to tests, test results Cx 4
and/or reports (other than flight tests)
relative to vehicles and subsystems will
be classified as determined from this
guide and normally at CONFIDENTIAL.

16. When the payload is attached to, or ine
cluded within, the AGENA Vehicle the
classification requirements of the pay
load will. govern.

17. Data on ground handling and support equip-
ment, training equipment or programs, in-
strumentation (internal and external},
maintenance, repair, and overhaul (as
contained in handbooks, etc.) will be
Classified according to the nature of
equipment and/or content as determined
from this guide. .

Se rerccces cease a eecceee

OOP Peete eee teen cence ee eeneseseecseesecees

* Will not be classified if the following type of information can effectively
be denied to unauthorized personnel: Information on requirements, perform-
ance, capability, life expectancy of hardware, and "state of the art"
components.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(AFR 11-30)


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requirements was eetablished. This vehicle has built-in adaptability for
advanced components without change in basic design of structure. A modular
concept is employed in addition for flight and mission equipment. Vehicle
equipment has not been co-mingled with payloads and payload peculiar equip-
ment or with additional vehicle equipment necessary for a particular mission.

d. For the simple high-performance ascent type mission only a limited
amount of equipment need be carried. For program systems where Agena is
used on orbit additional equipments are loaded in spaces where provisions
have been made for these equipments. When not required, the equipment and
its wiring harnesses may be left out.

e. To date, the Agena has been designed, engineered, and produced on
an experimental basis as an R&D item for use on military satellite systems,
In most cases there have been "block type" releases of three or four vehicles
of a particular configuration to satisfy mission requirements of an R&D nature,
In no case to date has there been identification of vehicle or mission in
operational terms. Design for production on a line basis with the associated
standard requirements for uniform installation of certain equipment and pro-
vision for additional special equipment has not been practiced. Also each
vehicle, because of its narrow configuration orientation, has not had the
advantages of design for accessibility, maintainability, reproducibility, or
interchangeability. These refinements, more common to production items,
were not considered either economical nor feasible, Neither were they

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(2) Deputy for Programming, Procurement and Production --

Responsible to the Director, 662A Program for Programming, procure-
ment and production of the Agena D and its supporting AGE/STE,

(a) Programming Branch -- Responsible for establishing
Agena D program requirements based upon the official Air Force Inte-
grated Launch Schedules published by SSD; providing budget information
to program offices pertaining to fund requirements for Program 662A
and for availability of.funds for release to the contractor,

(b) Procurement and Production Branch -- Responsible for

all aspects of the Preparation, negotiation, definitization, release and
Management of contracts for Agena D, and responsible for production
schedules for Agena D vehicledzuoptional equipment and spare Parts;
for Agena D production progress surveillance; for facilities, inspection
and acceptance, ,

(3) Assistant to Director for Engineering -- Responsible to
the Director 662A Program for planning, implementing, and surveillance
over the engineering of the Agena D and its supporting AGE/STE.

(a) Aerospace Ground Equipment Branch -- Responsible

for the Air Force management of contractor's engineering efforts

during the design, development and test of Agena D Aerospace ground

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BASIC AGENA

AFR 205-2

STASSIFICATION GROUP Cope

tained ‘in handbooks, etc.) will be classi-
fied according to the nature of equipment
and/or content ag determined from this guide,

17. Data Pertaining to tests test results and/or - C-s 4
reports relative to subsystem, :

18. Data pertaining to tests, test results and/or “c# 4
reports relative to o 5, assemblies or .

subassemblies not Specifically covered above,

19. ney Bands to be used (X-Band, K-Band, U
. @te.),
20. Actual opera’ frequencies including side- 8 4
bands and port dares command techniques,
21. Limited frequency ranges for test Purposes, c 4
22. Number of subsystens Which are to be or have c 4
Produced,

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completion of the definitive quote on December 15, 1961, the complete
program budget will be revised and released,

(4) Itis planned that fiscal reporting will be kept
toa minimum. All fiscal reports will be submitted on the DD-1097
format.

(5) See Part V for detailed Fiscal Planning
information,

5. Logistics Support Plan

(a) Spares in support of Manufacturing, as well as spares
designated for Logistics support after DD 250, will be accounted for by
LMSC. Designated spares will be withdrawn by Agena D Manufacturing
and physically stored in the Agena D Manufacturing area. Logistics
Spares will be provisioned and controlled by LMSC Space Systems
Logistics, in conformance with a Spares philosophy set forth by the
LMSC Agena D Program office.

(b) Spares will be made concurrently with production
line items on the Agena D contract. They will be subject to an aggregate
dollar ceiling in order that the items and their quantity can be modified
as dictated by additional insight and experience,

(c) Air Force and contractor Agena D Program office
personnel will jointly act as a Provisioning team to determine the spare
items to be provisioned. LMSC Agena D engineering will insure that
the drawing breakdown is consistent with these items and with the

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BASIC AGENA

ie) CONT *)

ATRRUME_ supsysT Am 205-2
INFORMATION REVEALING GLASSIFTCATION GROUP COR

13. Data pertaining to tests, test results Cx 4
or reports relative to components ’
assemblies, and subassemblies not
specifically covered above.

U4. Number of complete subsystems which c 4
are to be or have been Produced and .
rates of delivery.

15. Delivery schedules, planned or actual,
of components, assemblies, and subassem-
lies will be classified in accordance
with Items 1 and 2, Section IV.

16. Major construction details (design and c 4
location of ribs, strength members,
frames, formers, etc.).

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POP ee ere rcereeneeeereccscccce

* Will not be classified if the following type of information can
effectively be denied to unauthorized personnel; Information on require-
ments, performance, capability, life expectancy of hardware, and "state
of the art" components

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b. Budget - The 662A Program Office will prepare an annual
financial plan and budget estimate to sustain an Agena D production rate
to support program launch requirements. Upon approval of fiscal year
funding requirements, the Comptroller.(DCCB) will be responsible for
obtaining necessary P-630 funds to provide orderly funding of the
contract. These funds may be reimbursable funds or funds derived
from approved programs,

c. Programming - The 662A Program Office will provide the
using program offices with a standard unit cost for the Agena D. These
standard unit costs will include all cost associated with fabrication and
test of the Agena D plus the cost of spares and product improvement.
These unit costs will be revised.as actual cost information is obtained,
The standard unit costs provided will be utilized by all using space
Programs in preparation of the yearly financial plan and budget estimates.
Production, procurement and modification lead times will be provided
the using programs by the 662A Program Office. The individual program
costs of the Agena D will be programmed during the fiscal year-in which
delivery is scheduled. The Program peculiar, and optional equipment
Plus installation, system checkout, and launch costs, will be fun! .i
separately by each program office. The costs associated with this effort
will be programmed on an incremental basis. Any costs.associated with
slippage of established program schedules will be funded by the using
Program office. The initial unit cost estimate is 1.5M per Agena D at

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BASIC AGENA .

SECTION 1x

SUTDANGE AND CONTROL, SUBSYSTEM are 205-2
ZTHEORMATION REVEALING SLASSTELCATION GROUP coDE

1. Detailed or basic specifications, C#

2. A complete, or substantially complete, c , 4
set of drawings.

3. Complete design of subsysten. 7]

* SSE SN eat com, ‘*

5+ Significant operating principles of subsystem. c#

6. Significant operating principles of Components, Cc 4
assemblies, and subassemblies.

7. Complete specific Performance of subsystem. ¢c

8. General performance of subsystem. C#

9+ Specific performance of components, assemblies, s 3

and subassemblies which indicate system capability ©
or operational limitations.

10. Detailed arrangement of components assemblies, C# 4
and subassemblies. , ,

11. Individual detailed manufacturing shop and C* 4
assembly drawings,

12. Data on gauges and tooling. u

13. Data on minor hardware items which clearly U
do not reveal classified information.

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led, eal or led access to
Classified information can be effectively
denied to unauthorized: personnel.

15. Ext oi 9} of components U
aseeabitess or spite oP (or portdons’

thereof), provided physical or detailed
access to classified information can be
effectively denied to unauthorized personnel.

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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16


SECRET.

DD 250 acceptance.

ad. Procurement - Assuming that reimbursable funds are utilized
throughout the Agena D program, the DD 250 will be the action document
to transfer program funds to the reimbursable fund account. At the time
of DD 250 acceptance, the most current cost information will be utilized
to establish the program funding changes for the vehicle. The DD 250
will be forwarded to the Comptroller (DCCA). This procedure will be
followed until a fixed price contract is negotiated for the Agena D, at

which time the unit cost will become fixed.

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(b) Functions and Rew onsibilities

i. Serve as the principal representative of Space

Systems Vice. President and General Manager with the customer in

negotiations and commitments for the Agena D Program.

2. Perform the complete systems engineering and
reliability function for the Agena D Program, including the direction
and control of all systems design, flight sciences, and test planning.

3. Perform all vehicle engineering for the Agena D

_ Program, including all subsystem design for airframe and installations,

Propulsion, internal electrical systems, guidance and control, and
selected communications and control equipment,

4. Design or provide the technical direction for the
design of Agena D checkout equipment. Perform Agena D systems tests.
5. Manufacture of the Agena D vehicle, including
electrical structure, and final assembly in accordance with. Agena D
drawings and specifications, Provide production planning, tooling, and
Production control. Direct and control any manufacturing services
required by the Program,

6 Plan, establish and maintain an effective inspection
System to provide compliance with the Contractual and design require-

ments of the Agena D program,

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(d) Checkout Requirements. Checkout Procedures will be

streamlined and automated so that long set-up times will not be required anc
complex data reduction requirements: Will be eliminated, Components will

be tested thoroughly during the receiving inspection. At the subsystem level

tested at the component level. In the complete system checkout, no sub-
system or component will be subjected to any test not covered in earlier

tests. However, the final system checkout will be thorough and will assure

requirements.

(e) Production Costs. New Production costs will be obtained
by designing to reducing fina) assembly time, introducing the module concept,
eliminating numerous flush screws and fastners, eliminating requirement for
painting ascent vehicles, relaxing smoothness requirements, relaxing square-
ness and alignment tolerances, integrating instrumentation into related

equipment, standardizing booster electrical interface and reducing wiring.

(€) Performance Improvement . Engineering required for
— improvement

design. This will include the introduction of HI-REL parts, elimination of
non-standard Parts, standardization of assembly and installation procedures,
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adaptability, high reliability, ease of maintainability, increased service-
' ability, producibility, lower production costs, reduced checkout requirements
_ and better performance,

(a) Mission Adaptability. All of the requirements of known
missions will be studied to arrive at the most efficient standard Agena con-
figuration, The final design will meet the performance requirements of |
all using programs at least to the extent that the present Agena B vehicle
does with regard to weight, structural, and thermal performance. In
addition, it will have the advantages of lower cost and higher reliability,

(b) Reliability. A primary objective of the program will be
the production of a high reliability design and product. The objective is a
90% reliability for launch and ascent missions and a high reliability for up
to 10 day orbital life missions. A reliability program plan will be prepared
and submitted following, in general, the requirements of MIL-R-27542. A
highly qualified reliability department will be established to monitor parts
selection, preliminary design, design releases, deaign reviews, trouble
and failure reporting, and training and improvement programs. ,

(c) Serviceability. Increased serviceability: of the Agena D
is one of the primary design objectives. Faulty components will be easily
detected by the standard checkout procedures and all components will be
easily accessible for replacement on a black box level. Faulty components
can be quickly replaced from field stock and the failed component returned

to the factories or the vendor for repair,

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FUNCTIONAL AREA - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
AFPRO Contact Personnel - Mr. Kerrwin Hagerty

TASK TO BE PERFORMED
Vouchers

Spare Parts

Approve Subs & P.0.s8 to Vendors
Price Analysis

Bailed Property
CCNs (Negotiate)

Overtime

Maintain & Protect Goverment Property

Contract Funding
1097s

GAC, O81, & FBI

Tax Exempt Certificate

BY SPO

Coordination
As Required

Participant for
Fact Finding FCO

Coordination

Issue Only
OPI Limits/Ceilings

OP

Action

Information

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Coordination

OPT Review/
Recommendation

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(8) Overhead costs applicable to Agena D will be
accumulated into a Separate overhead rate, Thie will be accomplished
on a schedule to be established between the ACO and the contractor,

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structure is constituted to obtain maximum advantage of existing resources.

(b) Procurement Personnel will work directly with tech-
nical personnel to establish material requirements.

(c) Raw materials, miscellaneous small parts, small
dollar value Parts and outside production services will be procured on
purchase orders through the existing General Procurement Organization.

(@) Equipment items, subcontract items, and peculiar
parts will be procured by the LMSC Procurement Organization on Agena
D purchase orders to established requirements,

(e) Material and subcontract cost status will be maintained.

(f) Receiving and Stores functions will be performed
within LMSC by the General Service organizations.

(g) Maximum use will be made of existing procurement
capabilities, lines of authority, established policies and customer procure-
ment system approval,

(h) Agena D purchases will be given special treatment,
will be distinctively marked and will carefully isolate their peculiar

costes.

3. Inspection Plan

(a) The initial system, including procedures, will be
adjusted to suit the development phase of Engineering, Manufacturing,

and Procurement. Engineering and Manufacturing accumentation for

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considered compatible with schedule requirements, Contractual arrange-
ments further inhibited wide spread generalization of vehicle requirements,
hence Standardization has not heretofore been a Subject for serious
consideration.

f. Times have changed as has been Pointed out above. The use of Agena
is expanding and the numbers to be considered are ample enough to require’
that the vehicle be engineered for production, The experience and know-how
accumulated over the Past three years coupled with the results of the recent
study add to the desireability and Practicability of standardization,

8- Results of the study proved a standard Agena to be feasible and on
25 August 1961 Letter Contract AF 04(695)-21 was awarded to LMSC
authorizing the development and manufacture of twelve (12) "Standard Agena"
flight vehicles with a first launch Programmed for January 1963,

h. On 17 October 1961, the Honorable Dr. Joseph v. Charyk, Under
Secretary of the Air Force, appointed the following committee to investigate
certain aspects of the Agena Satellite Program:

Mr. Clarence L, Johnson, Chairman
Dr. Abe M, Zarem
Dr. James A. Marsh
Major Henry C. Howard
The verbal directive from Dr. Charyk to the group stated that under special

urgency it should "investigate ways and means for improving the reliability

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© COMMUNICATIONS & CONTROL
‘3° TRUNGPLNLER, RULAR BEARON, RNB TOREED
3° ZECOER, COMUEUD, RUMP RECN TRNSTURIZLD
TRANSPONDER, RAVER BECO, C-BAND
GORMAL SWITCH, SPOT TYE Ime conmenroR
TRANEMITTER, VHF, AGHUSITIN, 90 WI, OUTLINE € WS
MUTCHMER, THO-CHNNEL, WH TWE
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FUJEH MOUNT ABSY, OSCILLATOR
PURCHILD PROGRAMMER, VE
ANTENWA ADSY, CERCON, 5 BAND
ANTENNA ABSY, BEACON, 0 BAND
400 M6 TRANEMITTER , DOPPLER TRANBPONDER
100 MC RECEIVER, DOPALER TRANGPONDER
100 MC DIPLENER , DODILER TRANOPONDER
100 WG ANTEMM, ASCENT, 100 We
VIF TRANSMITTER ABSY, TR-O
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configuration requirements, Space is provided for either an S-band,
-C-band, or.490 mc beacon ascent antenna. The 400 mc antenna, the
largest of the three, determines the maximum volume required, An
adapter plate is employed to satisfy installation xequirements for §

and.C-band antennas, or in cases where no ascent antenna is used.

Instrumentation

A minimum basic list of instrumentation measurements is established.
This optimum list of Parameters will provide complete verification of
the primary Agena D flight objectives. A detailed diagnostic capability
has bean purposely omitted in order to align the data-gathering concept
with the Standard Agena design philosophy, These select measurements
will not only supply adequate operational data, but will greatly reduce
the complexity, calibration, test time, and.cost of the C&C system,
i.e., the type and location of basic instruments and transducers will

be identical from ¥ehicle to vehicle and will consequently lend well

to production level technique and installation.
- GUIDANCE

Guidance and Gontrol :

eC and Gontrol

The basic guidance and control sensors will be mounted ona special
supporting structure which accommodates the IRP, the horizon sensor,

the velocity meter acceleromater, electronics, and counter, and the power

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PART II - PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

2.0 SUMMARY

a. This plan establishes the principles for implementation of
Air Force Program 662A and shall apply to Personnel directly assigned
to the program and to Personnel performing support functions per.

taining thereto, By mutual agreement, both the contractor and the

‘Air Force will comply with the rules of operation defined herein,

b. In general, the channels to be utilized in the management. of
Program 662A are essentially those. already in existence for the
management of designated systems. It must be recognized, however,
that the objectives which have been established for the Program
cannot be accomplished in the time specified unless extraordinary
treatment is given to Command decisions.

ce. The following basic rules will apply to Program 662A:

(1) A Dx Priority is assigned to the Agena D Program,
(2) The engineering system shall be simplified, requiring
only: those drawings essential to tool, build and service the vehicle.
(3) 50% final configuration freeze shall be accomplished by
1 December 1961,
(4) Engineering and management level Personnel for Program
662A shall be located in an exclusion area immediately adjacent. to
the tooling and manufacturing area,

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This staff will keep the Agena D organization continually informed
aa to all using program engineering requirements in order to insure
maximum adaptability in the Agena D system design. This staff will
also keep the using Program offices up to date on the Agena D design
and capabilities of the Agena D to insure maximum compatibility between
the Agena D vehicle and using program requirements,
6. A master schedule has been prepared covering the

vehicle master schedule, -program, milestones, contract milestones,
reports and data requirements schedule, detailed schedules for test
Programs, design, material procurement and manufacture of the vehicle.
These schedules will be monitored, refined and reported, as required.
Daily internal red flag reports are being issued to highlight problem
areas,

b. Secon# Prime Objective. In order.to accomplish a five per
month production rate of Agena D vehicles at lower costs and eventual
creation of a fixed price source of Procurement for Agena vehicles, the

following plans have been or will be implemented by the contractor:

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be achieved through an unencumbered working relationship of engineer-
ing, procurement, inspection, manufacturing, logistics and support
personnel, both the Air Force.and LMSC Program Directors will have
authority to make "on-the-spot" decisions both technical and contractual.
With respect to contract administration, specifically identified tasks
will be monitored by selected individuals as set forth in Attachment 4,
Memorandum of Understanding between the SPD and the AFPR,

(2) The LMSC engineering and management Personnel will be
located in an exclusion area in Building 151, immediately adjacent to
the final assembly and checkout (Attachment 3). The 662A Air Force
Program Office will be located adjacent to this Agena D area in the

exclusion area. Access to this Air Force office is available to using

: Program personnel from both LMSC and the Air Force without inter-

fering with the LMSC Agena D effort. Liaison with the LMSC Agena D
activity, by and on behalf of the Air Force and contractor personnel
during the contract Period, will be confined to a limited number of
designated personnel who shall have free access to the entire activity
at alltimes. Air Force access will be restricted to the 662A Program
Office personnel and designated personnel from the AFPR Office. No

other Air Force personnel, other than those specifically approved by the

| Air Force or LMSC Program Director, will be permitted access to the

Agena D exclusion area.

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APPENDIX C
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

-THE AGENA D

DESIGN CONCEPT
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The design concept of the Agena D is to provide a program office with'a
standardized ascent or orbital vehicle that is reliable, easily adapted to
program requirements, and easily maintained. This concept is achieved
by making maximum use of Previously developed Agena vehicle equipment,
‘by further simplifying the overall design, incorporating modular con-
struction, simplifying Procurement and manufacturing procedures, and
minimizing the testing operation. The result will be an improved Agena

at lower cost to the customer,

The basic Agena D will be delivered to the using programs as a tested
flight-ready vehicle. The addition of optional equipment and mission-
peculiar items by the using programs will provide a vehicle capable of
satisfying a variety of ascent and orbital requirements, The basic
‘vehicle divides into the following assemblies: the forward section, the

propellant tank section, the aft section, and the adapter section.

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AND ONLY 25 PER CENT TO DELIVERY AND - IN-THIS CASE,
SONSIDERING THE DOPORTANCE OF PERFORIAANCS AND DELIVERY, IT [5
wourbae THAT AN Sey RPT EQUAL SPLit OF ALL THREE FACTORS
SHOULD BE INCLUD! ALL POSSIBLE

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INCENTIVE PAYMENTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. PART Ul. PROFIT
A iMITS ON PROFIT ARE WAIVED FOR

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ION, SUGGESTED VTHAT AN APPROPRIATE PRESENTATION BE

MADE. ADVISE US SUFFICIENTLY IN ADVANCE SO PERM! ARRANGEMENTS,
TART V. THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM MUST ASSURE PROPER SECREAGATION

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PROCUREMENTS. PART VL. FACILITIES CONSIDERATIONS: (A) DURING
NEGOTIATIONS ASSURE THAT NO ITEMS PROPERLY CHARGEALE TO FACILITY
CONTRACTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE TARGET PRICE OF THE INCENTIVE CONTRACT.
Chtraes sein INCENTIVE CONTRACT 18 EsTapLincgh COKMeoS Teo
MATTERS 80 THAT NO. Fes ANTICIPATED UNDER THE NEW FASTEN
MGS AND COSTS MUST BE FIRMED UP SOON LATER FACILITY REQU!

SICH CONTRIBUTE TO THIS PROGRAM, ALTHOUGH CHARGD UNDER THE FACILITY
CONTRACT, KOT Te AS OR ERED IN LIGHT OF THER EFFECT ON Teo Race

TIVE CONTRACT AND APPROPRIATE ADJUSTMENTS MADE. (D) IN ESTIMATING
COST TARGETS ANTICIPATE THE INCRASE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS TO
BE PROVIDED BY FACILITIES NOW BEING REQU! 5 is .

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lL. Predsction Flan Agena D vehicles will eventually vecor::>
Production line units, Ag such. built-in attributes of economy, produci-
wilit,, reliability and case of Serviceability will result Value wagias sing
cencepts will be employed. Appropriate Product improvement by block
“development concept, on a regular schedule compatible with production
schedules, will also be accomplished,

(a) The DiV and twelve Agena D flight vehicles wil] be
built ‘using a mixture cf toinimem tooling and rate tooling and stream-
lined Supporting functions ‘the rate tooling will be phased in ag it
boeemes available. Minimum tooling techniques will be used at the
suiset te ingure early vehicle available,

(b) Checkout of the DIV ana twelve Agena D vehicles

factory c22ckout equipment to support a five Per. month Production rate,
{c) In Support of a build-up in manufacturing to a five
Per me.za production rate, the following Policies will be adhered to by

LMSC:

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ASTRO- VEHICLE BRANCH

Responsible for the engineering development and technical manage-
ment of the Agena D vehicle structure, its propulsion and re-entry
system and techniques. Establishes and supervises programs for
development and continuing product improvement to meet the requirements
of all programs using the Agena D. Conducts periodic technical design
review meetings to evaluate contractor's approaches and methods of
doing work. Reviews engineering and development schedules and pro-
gress to assure that Air Force requirements and objectives will be met.
Maintains close liaison with interested program office and contractor
Personnel to identify and solve subsystem interface problems. Parti-

cipates in reliability programs applicable to the Agena D vehicle.

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attached to the basic adapter to mate the Agena with the Atlas booster,
Access doors are provided in the adapter to reach the Separation rails
and rollers, Four Separation rails are provided in the Agena D. The
four rack configuration provides the best arrangement. for the aft equip-
ment rack to accommodate solar arrays or other Program-peculiar

equipment,

PROPULSION ‘ ~
Prop ulsion. System

This system is designed to simplify installation and replacement of all
Propulsion packages and components. The forward equipment rack pro-

vides fora Plumbing module, This module can be removed by discon-

propellant tank vent quick-disconnect couplings. Plumbing joints-are kept
to a minimum and are either brazed or welded, where possible, to
minimize leakage.

Basic Propulsion Equipment

The following Propulsion equipment.comes with the basic Agena D. The
main engine is a BAG 8096, the same as in the present Agena. This
engine is equipped for two starts,

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ce of components U
ass: 8, or subassemblies (or portions”:
thereof), :
17. Number of Vehicle-installed units which are c 4

18, Delivery Schedules planned or actual, of
Components, assemblies, and subassemblies
will be Classified in accordance with Items
1 and 2, Section Iv,

19. Data on &round handling and support, equipment,

books, etc) will be classified according to
the nature of equipment and/or content as
determined from this Guide,

20. Data Pertaining to tests, test results and/or os 4
Teports relative to subsystem and its
nents, assemblies, and subassemblies not .
Specifically Covered above wil?

ermined

ts reveal capability, over-al) Operating characteristics
or functional limitations of Pre system, a SEGREE Classification is re.”
quired. Tests and standard equipment will ordinarily be UNCLASSIFTED,

© When Significant design information operating Principles performance
information, or other information wa ‘anting a CONFIDENTIAL Classifica.
ion is revealed,

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LMSC policy. The existing LMSC Measurement Standards Laboratory

will be utilized to assure that measing and testing equipment conform with
contract requirements. As the program moves forward, better documenta -
tion incorporating all necessary inspection audit points and a minimum
statistical control system will be maintained,

(d) The production phase will begin during the development
period Providing for the extension of all facets of applicable quality
assurance and test services into a practical application for follow-on
contractual responsibilities, i.e., MIL-Q-9858,

(e) LMSC will prepare detail model specifications, test

‘Specifications, and Procedures to permit Production (five vehicles per

month) and acceptance and use of the basic Agena D. The ‘specifications

and procedures shall be delivered to the Procuring Agency no later than

1 April 62. Drawings and component Specifications will be Provided as
requested. The Agena D specification program shall Provide all of the
Specifications for a complete procurement data package. The specifica-
tions and procedures package shall provide technica) information adequately
defining acceptance criteria for Air Force Quality Control personnel. LMSC
will prepare performance Specifications for the manual and automatic
system test complexes and submit them to the Procuring agency for
@pproval. Upon approval by the Procuring agency, the contractor shall

comply with the Provisions of the subject specification,

4, Accounting and Cost Accumulation Plan. In order to provide

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

MECHANICAL _

STRUCTURAL

Agena D Forward Section

The forward section is essentially the same length and utilizes the same
corresponding stations as Agena B; however, it employs an entirely
different structural concept based on modular equipment installations.
Complete ‘components, such as the guidance module, are removable and
can be replaced as a unit. The design concept is such that maintenance:
will be performed by removing and replacing either the module or a

component of the module, rather than opening a component for repair,

- Removable panels and hinged doors provide the desired accessibility to

all rack mounted equipment. The structural design of the vehicle

permits ground handling without the doors installed.

Consistent with the basic concept of modular design, related items are
grouped together. Components requiring mutual alignment will be
assembled in a module for bench alignment prior to vehicle installation,
Alignment with the vehicle axis will be achieved by a machined installa-

tion fit,

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manufacturing and test Sequence, Lasc Space Systems Logistics will
determine required quantities of logistics Spares. Spare Parts Require-
ments will be prepared and released to Agena D Maxiufacturing for LMSC
fabricated spares. Requests to Purchase will be prepared and released
to LMSC Agena D Procurement for Purchased and subcontract spares,
Listings of spares will be submitted to AFPRO concurrently with
release to purchasing office or internal fabrication, Review by AFPRO
may result ina recommendation for readjustment of listings, (Logistics
Personnel Performing the above functions wil) be supported by Agena D
sharing @ppropriately on a Prorata basis in the Logistics Pool charge, )

. (ad) Logistics Spares, either manufactured or Procured by
Agena D, will be delivered to the central Logistics storage and distri-
bution system, at which point the esponsibility of the Agena D Program
ceases. This system will be supported by the using program, The

apportionment and distribution of the Logistics Spares to using Programs

where various items are removed, replaced, and repaired. The policy
, will be that black boxes and like components are removed/replaced at
the launch bases and at Sunnyvale, but they will be Fepaired ag
determined by the MRB, For example, a fairing may be repaired at
Sunnyvale and an inverter TMmay be repaired at Engineered Magnetics,

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BASIC AGENA

SECTION 11 (CONT'D)
E_OF_INFORMATION

4. Requests for Release of Information to Fore: vermments. Contrac-
tors receiving requests for release of classified information to foreign
governments from any agency will forward these requests to Hq DCAS (TDC).

5. Requests for Release of Unclassified Te: ‘ormatio ‘oreign
Gove: ts or Individ Res: Foreign Countries. Contractors are
requested to forward all such requests with a copy of the information re-

quested to Hq SSD (TDC). (Attention is invited to Department of State
“International Traffic In Arms" Regulations.)

NOTE: Identification of office symbols used herein is as follows:
1. DCE - Office of Information
2. TC - Technical Data Center
3. SSAS - Security Branch
4. SSZA - AGENA Program Office
5. SSD - Space Systems Division

6. DCAS

Deputy Commander for Aerospace Systems

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662A DIRECTORATE
RATE

FUNCTIONS
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SYSTEM PROGRAM DIRECTOR
EL SRECTOR

Management responsibility for planning, organizing, integrating,
coordinating and monitoring the Agena D Program, ° Responsible for
the overall Air Force management, controls and directs the efforts of

functional agencies and industries Participating in the 662A Program.

PROCUREMENT AND PRODUCTION BRANCH

Responsible for Procurement and production management functions
for the Agena D vehicle and associated aerospace ground equipment.
Translates Program requirements into contractual work statements;
plans, negotiates, contracts for funds; and administers procurements.
Monitors the production and installation status of Program equipments.

Performa management-level production expediting.

ELECTRONICS BRANCH
Responsible for providing auxiliary power, guidance and flight
control for the Agena D, Determines secondary power, guidance and
control requirements for the Agena D. Reviews development plans,

Programs, and specifications to insure that requirements are Properly

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b Relationship -with Other Programs

(1) The Agena D Program has been established with the Premise
that only a minimum of effort not directly associated with the Agena D

development will be required, The transfer of data to using programs ig

& necessary part of implementation of the Agena D Program and, there-

fore, an Agena D liaison group has been established with LMSC. This
group is to act as the central point of information flow into and out of

the Agena D technical area. To assist them, certain documents will be
published and kept current. These include.an advanced vehicle de-
scription, vehicle inboard profiles. and layouts, and system and sub-
system schematics, The design studies and analyses which are generated
during the course of development and reported by in-house documentation
shall also be available. The liaison group shall then have the responsi-
bility of coordination with interested programs, receipt of their data
requirements, and transfer of the available documentation ag is necessary
to fulfill their requirements. The AF Agena D Program Office shall also
act as a line of communication for those programs desiring information
or contact with the LMSC liaison group. Normal practice. shall be that
data requests to specific format shall not be honored, however, distri-
bution of in-house documents which contain the desired information shall

be made as they become available.

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@ cost accumulation system which will insure a clear Segregation of
Program costs consistent with the requirements of CPIF and Fixed Price
Contracting, and to Provide a budget and control system which wil]
clearly indicate budget status in relation to schedule accomplishment,
the following Plan will be implemented;
(a) Accounting Plan

(1) a simplified work order structure has been

developed, incorporating minimum segregations of engineering, testing,

Project. Such functions as Procurement, contracts, price estimating
and budgeting will be carried as indirect,

(3) In order to Provide the requisite feolation of
costs for this Program, a separate contract inventory has been esta-
blished in lien of utilizing the ssp parent inventory, Not only will this
enhance the contro] of this inventory for the Contract, but it is
consistent with the fact that the Program will be located in an isolated

area,

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AUXILIARY POWER UNIT svBsysrmy ;
THPORMATION REVEALING GLASSEPTCARION GROUP Come

U4. Data on §round handling ang support
equipment, training equipment or Pro~
grams, instrumentation (internal and
external), maintenance, repair, and

16. Number of complete AU's which are to be Cc 4
or have been Produced.

* Will not be classified if the following type of information can effectively
be denied to unauthorized Personnel: Information on requirements, Perform-
ance, capability, life expectancy of hardware, and "state of the artn
Component;

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The pitch reaction wheel system and control moment gyros will be
installed in the vehicle as optional equipment, The patch panel will
provide the necessary interconnects for these units, as well as pro-
vide for the possibility of applying a steady torqueing signal to the
torquer of a CMG (for possible use with "Vv" CMG system). The
roll-yaw steering unit required in some programs provides pre-
programmed vehicle attitude control and will be connected to the
flight control system through the flight control J-box, It is controlled

by the interim programmer through the command system.

TEST & CHECKOUT

AGENA D TEST AND CHECKOUT PLANS AND PROCEDURES

The Agena D program will be responsible for test and checkout of the
Basic vehicle. This responsibility extends through the basic vehicle
-DD250 sell-off to the customer. At this point, the using program
assumes responsibility, installs optional equipment, program peculiar
~ equipment (which includes the payload, if required) and carries out a
second DD250 sell-off, Although Agena D program responsibility ends
with the first DD250, the design concept and test philosophy for the
vehicle will greatly influence the manner in which the using programs
conduct additional tests. Consistent with the vehicle design concept of

interchangeability and easy access, the test and checkout equipment

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The pitch reaction wheel ‘system and control moment gyros will be
installed in the vehicle as optional equipment. The patch panel will
provide the necessary interconnects for these units, as well as pro-
vide for the possibility of applying a steady torqueing signal to the
torquer of a CMG (for possible use with '"V'' CMG system). The
roll-yaw steering unit required in some programs provides pre-
programmed vehicle attitude control and will be connected to the
flight control system through the flight .control J -box. It is controlled

by the interim programmer through the command system,

TEST & CHECKOUT

AGENA D TEST AND. CHECKOUT PLANS AND PROCEDURES

The Agena D program will be responsible for test and checkout of the
Basic vehicle, This responsibility extends through the basic vehicle
DD250 sell-off to the customer. At this point, the using program
assumes responsibility, installs optional equipment, program peculiar
equipment (which includes the payload, if required) and carries out a
second DD250 sell-off. Although Agena D program responsibility ends
with the first DD250, the design concept and test philosophy for the
vehicle will greatly influence the manner in which the using programs
conduct additional tests. Consistent with the vehicle design concept of

interchangeability and easy access, the test and checkout equipment

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SECRET
of the Agena vehicle and recommend improved procedures for getting the
standardized Agena D into earlier operation". On 25 October 1961, the
report of the committee was submitted recommending acceleration and
listing the conditions which would have to be granted to LMSC in order to
meet the earlier launch date,

i. On 1 November 1961, the Air Force requested LMSC to submit,
48 soon as possible, a budgetary price Proposal, work statement and plan
for the accomplishment of the accelerated Agena D Program based on the
conditions set forth in the Johnson Committee Report.

j. On 7 November 1961, Dr. Charyk, General B. A, Schriever and
party met with Lockheed ‘officials to review the proposed program. The
result was an immediate "go-ahead", The program was immediately
initiated by LMSC with Mr. F. W. O'Green as Program Director. On
17 November 1961, the budgetary proposal, work statement and plan was
presented to Dr. Charyk in Washington, D.C. A firm price proposal

was submitted on 15 December 1961,

1.1 PRIME OBJECTIVES
a. The prime objectives of the accelerated Agena D program are
twofold.
1. To produce a more reliable standardized basic vehicle capable

of performing essential ascent and/or orbital functions derived from common

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HEADQUARTERS
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Similar electronic -equipment and subsystem components are packaged

by modules, These modules are: telemeter module in the communication
bay, the plumbing module in the pressurization bay, the electrical module
in the electrical bay, the guidance module located at the bottom of the
forward rack, A minimum volume sphere is provided with the basic

vehicle but space permits installation of a large one if required by the

using program.

Interface with the payload is accomplished at the forward ring of the
forward rack. Mechanical interface is provided by a machined surface

on the forward ring and 8 bolt holes. Electrical interface with the payload
is facilitated by locating connector receptacles in cable and connector

flanges in the forward section of the forward rack,

Propellant Tank Section —

The Propellant tank section is essentially the same ag the present Agena,

' The fuel and oxidizer tanks have the same capacity as the Agena B tanks,
‘Two external fairings, extending the full length of this section, cover the
plumbing and electrical lines, Thése fairings are located on the top and
battom longitudinal axis of the vehicle,

Aft Section and Adapter

The aft mid-body structure extends from the rear tank joint to the booster

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FUNCTIONAL AREA - PLANS AND MANAGEMENT
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