NASA support manual for "Apollo Spacecraft Familiarization," as prepared by North American Aviation, 8.5 x 11, 162 pages, dated December 1965. The manual, SM2A-02, provides introductory data for personnel associated with the Apollo program. Each command and service module system is discussed in general terms, but with sufficient detail to convey a clear understanding of the systems. In addition, the Apollo earth orbit and lunar landing missions are described, planned, completed, and test programs or missions are identified. Manufacturing, training equipment, ground support equipment, space vehicles, and the lunar excursion module are all covered in gross terms. Section titles include: Project Apollo, Apollo Space Vehicle, Spacecraft Systems, Lunar Excursion Module, Apollo Spacecraft Manufacturing, Apollo Training Equipment, Apollo test Program, Lunar Landing Mission, Apollo Support Manuals, and Glossary of Abbreviations, Symbols, and Terms. Also included is a NASA-printed Apollo/Saturn data handbook, 3 x 4.5, 92 pages, annotated on the front in black ink, "Jack King, KSC P10." In overall fine condition. From the personal collection of Jack King, who served as the Kennedy Space Center Chief of Public Information during projects Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. King provided public announcements and commentary for several of the mission launches, including the announcement of the Apollo 11 launch, which earned him the nickname ‘Voice of Apollo.’ Originating from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, a portion of the proceeds for the sale of this item will be donated to the ASF.
