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September 15, 1970
HOUSTON_ TEXAS---The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
has selected Singer-General Precision Inc._ Link Division_ Housten_ Texas
for award of a contract to design_ develop, install, and support a Skylab
simulator for aatronaat and ground crew training at the Manned Spacecraft
Center_
Houston.
The estimated value of the cost-plus-award-fee contract is $4 million.
Five companies submitted pxoposals for this work. Delivery of the
Skylab simulator is scheduled for late 1971.
The Skylab simulator will operate as a ground based trainer for
controls and displays utilized during manned operation of the Skylab_
and also will be operated in conjunction with the command module simulator
and the Mission Control Center to provide full mission training.
Tasks included under 5he contract are collection of solar data for
the production of solar image graphics_ production of computer programs
for simulation of various mission phases including active controls and displays_
review of spacecraft ehanges and incorporation of appropriate changes
into the simulator design; and preparation of operations and maintenance
manuals _ad interface contcol documents.
Skylab, scheduled to se launched in November 1972_ consists of a
modified Saturn V third stage outfitted on the ground as living and
working quarters for three astronauts and includes a solar observatory
called the Apollo _elescope Mount_ an air-lock module_ snd a multiple
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