Feb 23 1961
From The Space Library
NASA Administrator James E. Webb and Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatric signed letter of understanding confirming the national launch vehicle program, the integrated development and procurement of space boosters by NASA and DOD. It was agreed that neither DOD nor NASA would initiate the development of a launch vehicle or booster for use in space without written acknowledgment of the other agency.
Proposed DOD Directive entitled "Development of Space Systems" was submitted to the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the military services for comment by March 2.
Tiros II completed 3 months in orbit, continuing useful observations beyond original estimate of useful life.
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