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Extended Apollo

An “extended” Apollo would be able to travel for several months in space. Garrett concepts of environmental system, cryogenic storage, life-support and attitude control can be adapted to this vehicle.

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December 1964, VOL. A-14

Apollo X at Astronautix

Image credit: Marquardt Corporation

Image source: Numbers Station

Apollo X

The Marquardt Corporation is conducting studies under contract to North American’s Space and Information Systems Division on advanced rocket reaction control systems for Apollo X. The Extended Apollo Mission is depicted above in conjunction with a space laboratory system, one of several concepts to determine additional applications of the Apollo spacecraft by NASA. Marquardt’s four-engine reaction control system cluster is illustrated above on the surface of the Apollo X service module. Similar systems are being developed by Marquardt for the current Project Apollo lunar mission on both the service and lunar excursion module.

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April 1965, VOL. B-4.18

Apollo X at Astronautix

Image credit: Marquardt Corporation

Image source: Numbers Station