SNAP-3 OPERATIONAL TESTS
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Describes operational tests (vibration, shock, acceleration, fire, explosion, land and sea impact, effects of salt water, and aerodynamic heating) on the 4lb SNAP-3 isotopicpower unit, which uses po-210 to generate more than 3 watts as a source of auxiliary power for space vehicles. Concludes that SNAP-3 will operate effectively on launch and in orbit.
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- usgov-av-1974 — title, year, creator, length, color, sound, description
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