Jul 24 1968
From The Space Library
Iris I (Esro II-B) satellite launched May 16 by NASA for ESRO completed its 1,000th revolution of earth. Two of seven scientific experiments malfunctioned in first days after launch but were turned off and turned on again weeks later. Behavior was now satisfactory. Three other experiments had been disconnected in July after anomalies were observed. By July 15, 2,200 commands had been executed by space craft. (Spaceflight, 12/68, 417)
ComSatCorp reported $3.3 million net income (33 cents per share) for first half of 1968, of which $1.5 million (15 cents per share) was in second quarter. Earnings for first half of 1967 were $2 million (21 cents per share) and for second quarter of 1967, $859,000 (9 cents per share) . (ComSatCorp Release 68-35)
IBM physicists Dr. Peter P. Sorokin and J. P. Lankard had designed and built pulsed laser which produced 100,000-w bursts of light lasting 2.5 millionths of a second and varying in color according to commercial liquid dye used. It could be built in home workshop with materials worth $25 to $50. By changing dye used, thereby selecting new molecule, light of new frequency was produced, enabling scientists to investigate energetic properties of molecules and atoms. (Stevens, NYT, 7/26/68, 55)
Joint Committee on Atomic Energy said no valid reason had been offered for DOn's May 28 halt in spending for quiet electric drive submarine and urged that all restraints on its design and construction be removed. Recommendation accompanied release of June 21 testimony in which V/A Hyman G. Rickover strongly supported submarine and criticized DOD for delaying its development [see July 11]. (Transcript; AP, NYT, 7/28/68, 54)
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