Jan 19 1963
From The Space Library
Dr. Hugh L. Dryden, NASA Deputy Administrator said, in accepting Gold Medal of the International Benjamin Franklin Society, New York: “. . . Space science and technology require research and development at the frontiers of almost every branch of science and technology. Any industrial nation which refuses to devote substantial effort to space exploration is incurring the hazard of future technological obsolescence of its industries, the hazard of potential loss of leadership, and the hazard of military surprise by potential enemies . . . .” (Text)
Senator Margaret Chase Smith (R.-Me.) addressed the Columbian Women of George Washington Univ., Washington, D.C.: “From . . . space research and exploration will come knowledge-knowledge about the universe and its physical laws; knowledge about the earth on which we live; and knowledge about life itself. “The space program will stretch the abilities and minds of our people for years to come. It will provide a continuing, long-term stimulant to our economy. The magnitude of the task will test the resources and cooperative will of all major elements of our society. Still, space exploration, and manned space flight in particular, offers the United States the opportunity for unparalleled progress in the future. “Ultimately, within this century, the sum of all our efforts will give us the equipment, the knowledge and the skill to utilize space as we now utilize the seas and the air. “This then is our motive-our objective. To develop superior competence in space which will be available for any national purpose which may be required, whether it be for the peaceful use of space for the benefit of all mankind or to keep the peace. . . ." (CR, l/24/63 A230-32)
First S-IV stage for Saturn C-1 vehicle left Douglas Aircraft Co. for two-week trip to Cape Canaveral. This S-IV would not be launched but would be mated to S-I stage for checkout of NASA launch operation facilities at the Cape.
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