Sep 30 1960
From The Space Library
To date, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory had photographed approximately 17,200 satellite passages with the Baker-Nunn Optical Network, and had recorded 17,000 visual observations by Moonwatch.
Soviet test pilot K. K. Kokkinaki established world speed record of 2,148.3 km/hr in delta-wing E-66 jet aircraft over 100-km closed course.
Formal agreements for all NASA tracking stations, planned at present, were either concluded or near conclusion.
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