Jun 21 1961
From The Space Library
Five-year agreement on scientific cooperation signed in Moscow by representatives of the academies of science of the U.S.S.R. and Red China, according to Tass.
NASA Administrator Webb accepted one of the three President's Safety Awards for accident prevention during 1960. He pointed out that NASA's activities involved test flying of experimental aircraft, untried highly explosive fuels, high-voltage electricity, and highly pressurized air and superheated temperatures, in addition to rocket and spacecraft tests and launching and the operation of two nuclear reactors and a cyclotron.
Hypersonic wind tunnel at Douglas Aircraft became operational at El Segundo, reportedly the largest industry-owned tunnel in the United States (36 inches long, 6-inch diameter, capable of mach 10).
USAF Mace B made 1,100-mile guided flight, ending its R. D. phase.
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