Mar 16 1970
From The Space Library
West Germany's Azur research satellite, launched by NASA Nov. 7, 1969, was adjudged successful by NASA. Satellite had achieved nominal orbit and had obtained very good data. Spacecraft and instruments were functioning satisfactorily except for tape recorder that had failed 30 days after launch. (NASA Proj Off)
Custer Channel Wing Corp. demonstrated takeoff and climbing ability of Custer CCW-5 channel-wing aircraft at Teterboro Airport in New Jersey. Prototype of possible STOL aircraft for serving small airports in downtown urban areas had half-circle channel in each wing, weighed 2100 kg (4600 lbs), and flew at minimum speed of 64 km per hr (40 mph)-almost half that of conventional aircraft of same size, weight, and power. Its maximum speed was 258 km per hr (160 mph). (Hudson, NYT, 3/17/70,69)
Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences conducted hearing on S.R. 49, providing for Congressional recognition of Goddard Rocket and Space Museum at Roswell, N. Mex., as fitting memorial to Dr. Robert H. Goddard; U.S. rocket pioneer. Dr. Thomas O. Paine, NASA Administrator, testified; "Americans can ill afford to ignore the contributions of Robert H. Goddard in the history of the coming of the space age. Young Americans need to appreciate that what appear as unsoluble problems today are not new to man's experience. Dr. Robert H. Goddard's rocket artifacts and his lifelong labors should be an inspiration to each generation of youth as they grapple with their concerns of their day and their dreams of a better world of their tomorrows in a dynamic universe. This nation cannot afford not to' have Robert H. Goddards in the future." Dr. Wernher von Braun, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator, testified: "It seems very important that we and our children after us never lose awareness of what key individuals such as Robert Goddard provided to a fuller understanding of the progress of mankind. He, like Konstantin Tsiolkovsky of Russia and Hermann Oberth of Germany, correctly theorized on the use of liquid hydrogen as a fuel with liquid oxygen for high-energy thrust. Based upon the liquid hydrogen work at the Lewis Research Center, NASA developed the upper stages for the Saturn V which enabled us to achieve the Apollo missions to the moon." Hearing took place on 44th anniversary of first successful launching of liquid-fuel rocket by Dr. Goddard. (Testimony; CR, 3/17/70, S3828-30; Huntsville News, 3/17/70)
Harold G. Miller, Chief of Mission Simulation Branch in MSC's Flight Control Div., received AIAA's DeFlorez Training Award in Cape Kennedy for "contributing significantly to the United States space flight programs through development of flight controller training techniques and capabilities." (AIAA Release, 3/11/70)
Hospital in Sydney, Australia, was using blankets coated with aluminum foil and lined with polyester film to keep infants warm, Chicago Tribune said. Both substances, used in astronauts' spacesuits, had high-heat-retention properties. (C Trib, 3/16/70)
Dual-input transponder using two transmitting-receiving antennas to achieve uninterrupted line of sight to ATC ground interrogators within range was described in one of eight technical reports announced by FAA. (FAA Release T 70-16)
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