Nov 7 1961
From The Space Library
Explosion in hydrogen system canceled full-power run of AEC Kiwi B-1A reactor at Jackass Flats, Nev. Five men were injured, and the reactor was not damaged.
NASA announced award of a contract to North American Aviation Co. to study the feasibility of a large erectable manned space station based on Langley Research Center concept.
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