Jul 9 1961
From The Space Library
Massive Soviet air show over Tushino Airport in Moscow, on Soviet Air Force Day, which demonstrated that U.S.S.R. had continued development of all classes of military aircraft.
Capsule of Discoverer XXVI snatched at 15,000 feet during final descent after 32 polar orbits. Midair recovery by C-119, Capt. Jack Wilson, U.S. Air Force, as pilot, was fourth so performed. Capsule carried undisclosed payload.
National Science Foundation released forecast of the Nation's science needs for the next decade, which predicted that United States would need nearly twice as many scientists in 1970 (168,000) as today (87,000).
Reported that Navy had been launching telephone poles with rocket boost in test of floating launching requirements.
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