Jan 21 1960
From The Space Library
Fourth LITTLE JOE fired Mercury capsule in successful test of emergency-escape system to an altitude of 9 miles from Wallops Station; rhesus monkey passenger, Miss Sam, successfully recovered after 20-g and 48,900-foot altitude flight.
H.J. Res. 567, introduced by Representative Sisk and referred to Science and Astronautics. Reported out February 4 (H. Rept. 1240). Passed the House February 8. Referred to Senate Aeronautical and Space Sciences February 9. Reported out February 26 (S. Rept. 1142). No further action taken. Related to transfer of the von Braun team.
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