Nov 23 1966
From The Space Library
GEMINI XII pilot Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., told MSC news conference that with proper equipment, like the waist straps and foot restraints he used during Eva, a man could work outside with no fear of fatigue-if he were well trained. Following press conference, Astronauts James A. Lovell, Jr., and Aldrin together with a group of MSC, KSC, NASA Hq., and industry Gemini program participants flew to LBJ Ranch for visit with President Johnson, who said: "The splendid performance of man and machine in Gemini has been a product of the American system at its best. "The months ahead will not be easy as we reach toward the moon. . . . But with Gemini as the forerunner, I am confident that we will overcome the difficulties and achieve another success." Group returned to MSC for formal awards ceremony. Receiving NASA Exceptional Service Medal were GEMINI XII crewmen James A. Lovell, Jr., and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr.; Col. John G. Albert (USAF), ETR; Osro H. Covington, GSFC; and John D. Hodge, MSC. NASA Distinguished Service Medal: Dr. George E. Mueller, OMSF; and Charles W. Mathews, MSC. Outstanding Leadership Medal: Robert F. Thompson, MSC; John J. Williams, KSC; and M/G Vincent G. Houston (USAF), ETR. NASA Exceptional Scientific Achievement Award: James A. Chamberlin, MSC. NASA Public Service Award: John F. Yardley, McDonnell Aircraft Corp.; Bastian Hello, Martin Co.; Bernhard A. Hohmann, Aerospace Corp.; Walter D. Smith, Martin Co.; Walter F. Burke, McDonnell; Louis D. Wilson, Aerojet-General; Lawrence A. Smith, Lockheed; William B. Bergen, Martin Co.; George M. Bunker, Martin Marietta; B/G Paul T. Cooper, AFSC Space Systems Div.; Daniel J. Haughton, Lockheed; Roger Lewis, General Dynamics; James S. McDonnell, McDonnell Aircraft; R. I. McKenzie, Aerojet-General; L. Eugene Root, Lockheed; David S. Lewis, McDonnell; and Jack A. Bowers, Martin Marietta. NASA Superior Achievement Award: Arthur W. Vogeley, Richard J. Allen, LeRoy E. Day, John A. Edwards, Eldon W. Hall, Vearl N. Huff, and William A. Summerfelt, NASA Hq.; and Anthony L. Liccardi. NASA Group Achievement Award: Gemini Astronaut Team, Manned Spaceflight Network Team, Gemini Spacecraft Launch Team, Gemini program Office at MSC, Gemini program Office at NASA Hq., and Gemini Support Team at MSC. (MSC Roundup, 11/25/66, 1, 8; Sheehan, NYT, 11/24/66, 36; Pres. Doc., 11/28/66, 1718-9)
XB-70 No. 1 supersonic aircraft, piloted by North American Aviation, Inc., test pilot Van H. Shepard and L/Col. Joseph Cotton (USAF), reached mach 2.51 and 60,000-ft. altitude in flight from Edwards AFB for the national sonic boom program. (XB-70 Flight Log)
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