Jul 2 1963
From The Space Library
50-lb. payload of ionospheric measuring instruments launched with Argo D-4 sounding rocket from Wallops Station, Va., into orbital path of ALOUETTE satellite. Preliminary data indicated measurements were made in upper ionosphere within two minutes of soundings taken from ALOUETTE. Payload reached peak altitude of 590 mi. Purpose of experiment was to obtain measurements of ion and electron temperatures and densities; data from payload instruments would be compared with similar data transmitted simultaneously by ALOUETTE. Analysis of data later confirmed that ALOUETTE I data were valid. (Pres. Rpt. on Space, 1963, 1/27/64, 128; Wallops Release 63-63)
NASA announced selection of Genisco, Inc., to negotiate development, fabrication, and assembly contract for man-carrying motion generator for research into guidance and psycho-physiological problems of space flight. Motion generator would be major component of NASA Ames Research Center's Space Guidance Research Facility, expected to be operational in about two years. (NASA Release 63-146; Ames Release 63-26)
JPL spokesman said tests showed deterioration of washer could have caused short circuit and overheating in RANGER V lunar probe, which failed to generate power after launch Oct. 18, 1962, and passed within 450 mi. of moon Oct. 21. (Wash. Eve. Star, 7/2/63)
In his public statement to President Kennedy at the Vatican, Pope Paul vi said: "These past few years have been impressive developments in the exploration of space to which the United States has made notable contributions. "May these undertakings take on a meaning of homage rendered to God, Creator and Supreme Law Maker. Because they augur so much for the benefit of mankind, may they be indicative of true and peaceful progress which would bring men together in a closer relationship of universal brotherhood .... " (Text, NYT, 7/3/63) 3)
Soviet Premier Khrushchev addressed East Berlin rally, and said: ". . . the Soviet Government expresses its willingness to conclude an agreement banning nuclear tests in the atmosphere., in outer space and under water . . . ." (NYT, 7/3/63)
Dr. Seth B. Nicholson, leading solar astronomer, died at 72 in Los Angeles. He had been staff member at Mt. Wilson and Palomar Observatories for 42 years. (AP, NYT, 7/3/63)
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