August 1
The second Space Transportation Vehicle Propulsion Workshop was held at MSFC August 1-2. Participants included Boeing, Martin Marietta, General Dynamics, Rocketdyne, Pratt & Whitney, Aerojet, Lewis Research Center, Kennedy Space Center, and Stennis Space Center. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127, "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," August 6, 1990)
August 2
Vice President Quayle announced the names of 11 individuals appointed to serve on the Advisory Committee on the Future of the U.S. Space Program under Chairmanship of Norman R. Augustine. In addition to the Chairman, the panel members were Laurel L. Wilkening, Edward C. Aldridge, Jr., Joseph P. Allen, D. James Baker, Edward P. Boland, Daniel J. Fink, Don Fuqua, Robert T. Herres, David T. Kerns, Louis J. Lazerotti, and Thomas O. Paine. (The Vice President's Office, Office of the Press Secretary, August 2, 1990)
August 9
The Inertia Upper Stage-17/Payload Assist Module-S Flight Readiness Review MSFC Center Board was held. The Board consisted of representatives from various MSFC Laboratories NASA Headquarters, Johnson Space Center, and Kennedy Space Center. The board certified readiness to proceed with the normal processing and ultimate flight readiness for the IUS-17/PAM-S/ASE-2 for the Ulysses mission. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127, "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," August 13, 1990)
August 10
The Magellan spacecraft was placed into orbit around Venus, making a near perfect entry after its Solid Rocket Motor fired at 11:32 a.m. CDT and burned for 83 seconds. (Martin Marietta Manned Space Systems, Mission Success Bulletin, August 20, 1990)
August 14
The STS-41 Flight Certification Review was held at Kennedy Space Center. (See MSFC History Office Microfiche #2127, "Notable MSFC Events During 1990," August 21, 1990)
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