Feb 18 1971
From The Space Library
U.S.S.R. launched Cosmos 396 from Plesetsk into orbit with 268-km (166.5-mi) apogee, 189-km (117.4-mi) perigee, 89.0- min period, and 65.4° inclination. Satellite reentered March 3. (GSFC SSR, 2/28/71; 3/31/71; SRD, 2/19/71., 224)
USAF's X-24A lifting-body vehicle, piloted by NASA test pilot John A. Manke, successfully completed 23rd flight at FRC. Objectives of powered flight were to expand flight envelope to mach 1.5, determine lateral-directional derivatives, and determine longitudinal trim and lift-to-drag ratio with 40° upper flap setting and 0° rudder bias. Pilot performed pushovers, pullups, and aileron doublets at a number of angles of attack. (NASA Proj Off)
NASA Contractor Equal Employment Opportunity Program activities were transferred from Procurement Office to Industrial Relations Office. Joseph M. Hogan would continue to direct group and would report to Robert E. King, Director of Industrial Relations. Personnel and functions concerned with participation of minority-owned business in NASA procurements would remain in Procurement Office. (NASA Special .Ann)
NASA selected Wyle Laboratories to receive cost-plus-award-fee contract for instrument repair, maintenance, and calibration services at LaRC. Contract was for one year with two one-year renewal options at $7.5 million for three years. (NASA Release 71-22)
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