Feb 28 1970
From The Space Library
Apollo 12 astronauts and wives arrived in Bucharest, Romania, only Communist capital on their world tour itinerary. Astronaut Charles Conrad, Jr., said it was "warmest welcome we've had yet," as crowd of estimated 15 000 persons braved icy winds along 16-km (10-mi) motorcade route from airport. In rare exception to strict rules, Romanian authorities allowed vehicles in motorcade to fly U.S. flag, practice usually reserved for official or state occasions. After stopover in Vienna, astronauts and wives would continue to Africa. (UPI, W Star, 3/1/70, A17)
Vial containing 2.3 g (0.07 oz) of Apollo 11 lunar material disappeared from display at charity dinner in Los Angeles, Calif. Julian Scheer, NASA Assistant Administrator for Public Affairs, later said sample, one of 100 issued to scientists in U.S., had been lent to Cal Tech scientist for research. Use of sample at fund-raising affair was violation of NASA regulations. (Rosenbaum, NYT, 3/2/70, 26)
Nike-Apache sounding rocket was launched by NASA from Churchill Research Range carrying GSFC experiment to conduct auroral studies. Mission did not meet minimum scientific requirements. (SR list)
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