Feb 24 1962
From The Space Library
Robert B. Leighton of Cal Tech reported on first direct detection of elastic waves 40 to 50 miles high that carry heat from the sun to its corona. Photographs made through Mount Wilson Observatory detected the energy transfer mechanism of waves which rose and fell at the rate of 1,000 mph and in five-minute periods.
Department of Defense Directive (No. 5030.18) issued which specified responsibilities and procedures for the support of NASA "in order to employ effectively the Nation's total resources for the achievement of common civil and military space objectives." It assigned responsibilities within DOD to cover existing DOD-NASA Agreements on program content, funding, scheduling, and assignment of respective responsibilities.
Studies conducted by American Airlines revealed that 78% of Americans have never traveled on commercial airliner, while 8 million use the airlines regularly (15% of these accounting for 64% of commercial air passengers).
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