The Aerospace Years

The Aerospace Years

The Aerospace Years

The Aerospace Years

The Aerospace Years

The Aerospace Years

The Astronaut and the Project Engineer

Hector Holguin Jr. points to the Saturn V S-IVB test configuration. Astronaut Eugene Cernan is in the middle. Mr. Cernan was appointed by NASA to coordinate this 2-year Test Program. In addition, he was assigned to the Gemini IX and Apollo 10 flights, and command the last Apollo mission to the lunar surface (Apollo 17). Astronaut Eugene Cernan was only one of three astronauts to have experienced two lunar missions.

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

The Douglas Space Center

"In 1961, I begin my employment at Douglas Space Center, Huntington Beach CA. I join the Saturn V Structural Design Group. The Space Center is responsible for testing and certifying the S-IVB stage of the Saturn V Program. The S-IVB is third stage of the Saturn V Apollo spacecraft flights to the Moon. In 1963, I am offered the opportunity to become a Project Engineer in the Saturn Space Vehicle Test Lab. This coveted job gives me the opportunity to work on the major test projects being conducted at the Space Center.", Hector Holguin, Jr.

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

President Kennedy declares Mission to the Moon

When President John F, Kennedy declared: "We choose to go to the Moon in this Decade." in 1962, that began Hector Holguin Jr.'s Aerospace Years, 1961 - 1966. This figure displays third stage S-IVB of the Saturn V. Apollo Spacecraft Flights to the Moon. The figure on the left displays the location of the S-IV B at top of the mighty Saturn V.. The S-IVB engine ignites to achieve Orbit of Earth; and ignites again to achieve the translunar passages of Apollo Spacecraft to the Moon.

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

The Orbit and Translunar Mission

Hector Holguin Jr. is the Project Engineer for the largest 2-year Test Program at Douglas Space Center: To certify the S-IVB, which is the third stage of Saturn V for the Apollo Spacecraft flights to the Moon. This figure is the configuration used for this comprehensive 2-year test program. The Apollo Spacecraft is at very top of this massive structure. Then, the large LH2 fuel tank assembly, followed by spherical LOX tankage system, The lower part is the J2 Engine with Thrust Structure to control all loading conditions for earth orbit; and then, the second ignition for translunar passages of the Apollo Spacecraft to the Moon.

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

Leading the largest Test Program at the Space Center

"In 1963, the Space Center is shaken by the echoing sound of an explosion, as a major breakdown occurs during one of the preliminary tests at the Lab. Unknowingly, this failure will present me with a huge opportunity. Shortly afterwards, Director AP O'Neal calls me into his office. I walk in and receive a steely look ... and after a long calculating silence ... Director O'Neal asks, "Are you ready to manage the next scheduled test program?" After another lengthy silence, Director O'Neal says, “Are you ready to be the Project Engineer for the S-IVB Test Program? This major 2-year Test Program must certify the S-IVB for all flight conditions of the SaturnV Apollo Spacecraft." Ms. Destiny kicks my shins and I pounce to an instant answer: “Yes Sir, I am ready.", Hector Holguin, Jr.

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

The Critical Ignition to the Moon

The figure above displays the ignition of S-IVB engine and separation from first stage of Saturn V to achieve Earth orbit; and then, a second ignition for the precise translunar voyage of the Apollo Spacecraft to the Moon,

Creador: Rosario Holguin

Área: Out of Area / Out of Area

Cargado por: Hector Holguin Jr.

Comentarios

Hacer un comentario
Gracias por su comentario

Reportar esta entrada

Elige la razón más importante para este reporte

Tu nombre

Tu correo electrónico

Detalle opcional

Gracias por su reporte

Más sobre la misma comunidad-colección

Caballete de tren, Cloudcroft

Those who had the money sent their wives and children to ...

Camino y arroyo

Possibly Cloudcroft.

Dos mujeres entre los arboles

Probably Cloudcroft. Note the sunbonnet.

Cabaña

Probably Cloudcroft.

Cabaña con gran voladizo

Probably Cloudcroft.

Grupo en la ladera

Probably Cloudcroft.

Pórtico de la cabina, Cloudcroft

Cloudcroft New Mexico is a mountain community with a vast ...

Refugio rústico, Cloudcroft

Cloudcroft New Mexico is 110 year old, unique mountain ...

Excursionistas de verano en las vías del ferrocarril, Cloudcroft

This family was one of many that spent their summers at ...

Calle principal desconocida

A community reached by one of the regular patrols along the ...

Vagón de ingenieros

Contents of wagon are laid out for inspection.

Postal enviada desde El Paso, 1902

This postcard shows Apache chief, "James A. Garfield," who had ...

Cowboy Ready To Go

A cowboy out on the range--area unknown. The identity of the ...

Cattle

These may possibly be dairy cattle and the animals in the corral ...

Car

These may be two of the newsmen who congregated in El Paso ...

Family Near the Rio Grande

Image of family living in poor conditions. Family posing between ...

Chuck Wagon and Cook

The Chuck wagon was the headquarters, rallying, eating, and ...

Classic Car - El Paso, Texas

Orange classic car still drives around areas in El Paso. ...

Pancho Villa

Images of the Mexican Revolution - 1910 - 1920. Image of Pancho ...

Bocho Mural

Bocho is slang for a Volkswagen Beetle (Bug).

Bocho Mural

Bocho is slang for a Volkswagen Beetle (Bug).

home.search_collection