Dec 23 1970
From The Space Library
International Workshop on Earth Resources Survey Systems at Univ. of Michigan May 3-14, 1971, would study use of satellites to survey earth resources and surface features, NASA announced. Workshop would be sponsored by NASA, Dept of Agriculture, NOAA, U.S. Geological Survey, Dept. of State, AID, and Naval Oceanographic Office. Invitations had been sent to administrators and experts from U.N. member states in accordance with President Nixon's Sept. 18 statement before U.N. General Assembly. Workshop would survey data already acquired and methods of collecting, processing, and analyzing earth resources data. Potential action for countries initiating earth resources programs would be discussed, including costs and opportunities for international cooperation and assistance. (NASA Release 70-215)
USAF Sprint missile-a key weapon in Safeguard antimissile system-successfully completed first inflight test interception of ICBM over Pacific. Sprint, launched from Kwajalein Missile Range in Pacific, came within "kill range" of ICBM target nosecone launched from California 6800 km (4200 mi) away. First inflight test interception by Spartan missile had been made Aug. 28. (AP, W Post, 12/31/70, A3)
Treasury Dept. graduated first class of 46 customs security officers to replace temporary sky marshals serving aboard U.S. international and domestic flights to combat skyjacking. Washington, D.C., ceremony marked transition of sky marshal program from multiagency to permanent single-agency status. Treasury Dept. would graduate about 50 officers a week until complement of 2100 was qualified for duty . (Av Wk, 1/4/71, 22)
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