Analysis of beryllium parts for cosmos 954
Abstract
Operation Morning Light, conducted to search for the reactor core of Cosmos 954, the nuclear powered Soviet satellite that crashed in the northwest territories of Canada in late January 1978 is discussed. The geometry, condition, microstructure, and possible fabrication history of these beryllium parts are discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- October 1978
- Bibcode:
- 1978STIN...8011127H
- Keywords:
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- Beryllium;
- Cosmos Satellites;
- Nuclear Reactors;
- Structural Analysis;
- Mechanical Properties;
- Microstructure;
- U.S.S.R.;
- X Ray Analysis;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles