Dec 1 1971
From The Space Library
NASA'S M2-F3 lifting body, piloted by test pilot William H. Dana, reached mach 1.22 and 21 300-m (70 000-ft) altitude during 12th flight, launched from B-52 from FRC. Objectives of powered flight-acquisition of stability and control data above mach 1.0, expansion of flight envelope, and evaluation of reaction control system-were achieved. (NASA Proj Off)
Quarterly review of research and applications modules (RAM) study being conducted by General Dynamics Corp.'s Convair Aerospace Div. was held at MsFC. Work on specific set of RAM payload carriers was reviewed. Preliminary design of spacecraft would be completed during remainder of study. (MSFC Release 71-217; MSFC P10)
Approval by NASA Project Designation Committee of designation QUESTOL for quiet, experimental, STOL transport research aircraft was announced by NASA Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs John P. Donnelly in memorandum to NASA Associate Administrator for Advanced Re-search and Technology Roy P. Jackson. (Text)
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