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(5)
Responsibility for the 117 L system. There is not a clearcut responsibility for the systems managementof the 117 L
program. STL questions the capability of ARPA to exercise
this function. Currently, BMD/STL have some responsibility
for the overall vehicle, but NASA has the second stage engine.
In addition, ARPA has the responsibility for developing the
pay-load, as well as some overall responsibility, and has
contracted to the Army Signal Corps for some of the pay-load
instrumentation. Lockheed, furthermore, has production
responsibility. No one appears to know who has overall
responsibility.
(6)
Should the reorientation of the 117 L system include a firm
commitment to incorporate the MIDAS program?
(7)
The need for longer-range planning for space programs.
Next year's experiments should be planned now.
(8)
What is the most effective management arrangement for
STL in the future?
(a)
Problem of relationship to Ramo- Wooldridge/
Thompson Products.
(b)
The problem of tighter subordination to BMD.