Military Space Program Guide

The 6555th
Missile and Space Launches Through 1970

by Mark C. Cleary

45th Space Wing History Office

Table of Contents

Preface
 
Chapter I - Foundations of the 6555th: The Post War Legacy
Section 1 - Post-War legacy Through 1949
Section 2 - Activities at Holloman, Eglin and Patrick AFB, 1950-1951
 
Chapter II - MATADOR and the Era of Winged Missiles
Section 1 - MATADOR Operations Through 1954
Section 2 - MATADOR and MACE Operations 1955-1963
Section 3 - LARK, BOMARC and SNARK Operations
Section 4 - The NAVAHO Program
 
Chapter III - The 6555th's Role in the Development of Ballistic Missiles
Section 1 - Ballistic Missile Test Organizations and Commanders
Section 2 - The Eastern Test Range in the 1950's
Section 3 - Ballistic Missile Test Objectives
Section 4 - The THOR Ballistic Missile Program
Section 5 - The ATLAS Ballistic Missile Program
Section 6 - The TITAN Ballistic Missile Program
Section 7 - Organization, Resources and Activities in the 1960's
Section 8 - The MINUTEMAN Ballistic Missile Development Program 
 
Chapter IV - Taking the High Ground: The 6555th's Role in Space Through 1970
Section 1 - U. S. Military Space Efforts Through 1960
Section 2 - ATLAS, THOR and BLUE SCOUT Space Operations
Section 3 - The TITAN II/GEMINI Program
Section 4 - The TITAN III Program
Section 5 - Organizational Changes 1965-1970


This monograph was prepared by the 45th Space Wing Historian, Mr. Mark C. Cleary. If you have any questions or comments please direct them to him at 45 SW/HO, 1201 Minuteman St, Patrick AFB, 32925.

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