This recent find comes from Estate of Retired NASA MSFC Aerospace Engineer that was part of ABMA and NASA working with Wernher von Braun on the pioneering Rocket Team.  Mr. Thomson was ultimately responsible for the development of the H1, J2 and F1 Rocket Engines and eventually put in charge of the Shuttle "SSME" development in 1968. Lastly from 1971-86 he served as Chief Engineer for the Space Shuttle Main Engine and later was referred to as the "FATHER" of ALS systems and engines. This listing is for a collection of NASA DELTA 178 FAILURE INVESTIGATION REPORTS (ORIGINALS) with some working and final copies details below:

• Binder dated May 3, 1986 with multiple memos and findings plus REPORT OF DELTA 178/GOES-G MISSION FAILURE INVESTIGATION BOARD VOLUME I - FINAL REPORT JULY 2, 1986 - 100+ pages
• Binder dated May 3, 1986 with APPENDIX G FLIGHT DATA RECORDS (Methodology/Significant Events/Flight Data Records/Supporting Reports) - 100+ pages
• FLIGHT TIMELINE REPORT - 9 JUNE 86 - 20 pages
• 2 - DELTA 178/GOES-G MISSION FAILURE INVESTIGATION - July 2, 1986 - 21 pages w/ Color Original Photos on 1st Generation "THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK"
• REPORT OF DELTA 178/GOES-G MISSION FAILURE INVESTIGATION BOARD VOLUME 1 - FINAL REPORT - July 2, 1986 - Spiral Bound with Color Original Photos on 1st Generation "THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK" - 100+ pages
• REPORT OF DELTA 178/GOES-G MISSION FAILURE INVESTIGATION BOARD VOLUME II - APPENDICES - July 2, 1986 - 350+ pages
• DELTA VEHICLE 178 GOES-G FLIGHT INCIDENT INVESTIGATION - RS-27 ENGINE THOR/DELTA - Prepared by ROCKETDYNE - 250+ pages

All reports are in Very Good overall condition for use and age/storage with some expected aging/wear. Several reports have yellow labels added to the front cover while others have handwritten notes or staples. Please see condition description and all pictures. Note: International orders are subject to buyers Country charging tariff/customs fees upon entry - Not included in Purchase/shipping price for item. To see more Vintage/Antique Collectibles from this Estate, other Estates and several Picks just VISIT My Store Link and Thank You for Looking!!!