#281 - Saturn 1B

Original press binder titled “Saturn 1B, News Reference,” dated December 1965 on the first page, 10 x 11.5, consisting of 16 tabbed sections with detailed information about the Saturn 1B rocket and its components. Chapters include: Crew Systems, Displays and Controls, Docking, Earth Landing, Space Suit, Automatic Checkout Equipment, Kennedy Space Center Operations, Training Equipment, Test & Reliability, Manufacturing, Launch Vehicles, Biographies, and more. The front bears a Dymo label that reads, “Bob Asman, NBC,” who was the network’s Special Events Producer. In fine condition, with some light soiling to the spine and title page. These manuals were used by journalists who covered the Apollo program. RR Auction COA.