Oct 5 1961
From The Space Library
USAF Atlas fired 9,000 miles from Atlantic Missile Range into Indian Ocean, carrying dummy nuclear warhead and a data capsule which was recovered.
October 5-6: Atomic Energy Commission announced that the Tory II–A-1 nuclear test reactor underwent tests on September 28 and October 5-6. Power levels of the test were not disclosed but advanced plans called for tests at full power. The test was for "about 1 minute" at temperatures "in excess of 2,000° F." and emission of radiation was "negligible."
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