Aug 30 1962
From The Space Library
Dr. Brian O'Brian, State University of Town physicist, predicted in interview that the new radiation belt created by July 8 high-altitude nuclear blast could last for many months—possibly as long as a year. He added that only a major sun-spot storm would eradicate all traces of the band before mid-1963, and such a storm was unlikely. An associate of Dr. James A. Van Allen, Dr. O'Brian based his prediction on data from orbiting Injun satellite which he had been studying for the past month.
Dr. Morris Tepper, NASA Director of Meteorological Systems, told subcommittee of House Committee on Science and Astronautics that he doubted the launch schedule for first Nimbus satellite could be accelerated and stated that the Nimbus program had never been considered "urgent." National Aeronautic Association announced John Stack, former NASA Director of Aeronautical Research, would receive 1962 Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy. Stack was cited for his major contributions to aeronautical research and for "his leadership and vision" during 34 years with NACA and NASA.
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