Jun 30 1967
From The Space Library
MSFC awarded two contracts: (1) a $2.4-million, two-month contract extension to Chrysler Corp. for procurement of long-lead time items for additional Uprated Saturn I 1st stages. Extension would enable Chrysler to continue procurements necessary to maintain capability to assemble four Uprated Saturn I boosters annually; (2) a $14,811,540 fixed-price-incentive-fee contract to NAA for 60 additional H-1 rocket engines for use on 1st stages of Uprated Saturn I boosters. Order increased total number of engines purchased to 322. Delivery would continue through September 1968. (MSFC Releases 67-136,67-138)
USAF named four USAF pilots to train for DOD's Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL) program: Maj. James A. Abrahamson; L/Col. Robert T. Herres; Maj. Donald H. Peterson; and Maj. Robert H. Lawrence, Jr., the first Negro selected for a mission in the Nation's space program. All were completing training course at Edwards AFB Aerospace Research Pilot School. They would join 12 previously selected pilots in September to begin project training. (USAF PIO, NYT, 7/1/67, 1,8)
French Army and Foreign Legion evacuated Hammaguir Range in accordance with treaty granting Algerian independence. Sahara Missile Proving Grounds had been evacuated March 31. (NYT, 2/11/67, Av. Wk. 3/27/67, 50)
Patent for a large circular vehicle which could roll across the rugged lunar terrain while its crew remained upright was granted to Martin Marietta Corp. executive Dr Arthur A. Ezra. Open sphere, 60 ft-dia vehicle had frame of circular metal rims and a closed cabin in the center which was suspended from gimbals and weighted so that floor would always remain level. Crew would steer vehicle with jet engines attached to cabin. (Jones, NYT, 7/1/67, 26)
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