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National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics NACA Langley's PARD conceived and placed in operation the "opposed gun" technique for studying projectile impacts. “Exploring Our Neighbor World, the Moon” article appears in National Geographic Magazine

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Trial firing of International Geophysical year IGY Vanguard (TV-3Bu) satellite failed at Cape Canaveral , Fla., 57 seconds after launch. S. Res. 256, introduced by Senator Johnson of Texas and others, and referred to Rules and Administration. Reported out February 5 (S. Rept. 1274). Passed the Senate February 6, 1958. Created a Special Committee on Space and Astronautics.

... process confirmation of this event. Airman 1/C Donald G. Farrell spent the week of February 10-16 in a space-cabin simulator at SAM, Randolph AFB, Tex. A greatly expanded ... Program for Expansion of National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics NACA Research in Space Flight Technology," February 10, 1958, pp. 1-2, 29 ; Swenson et al., This New Ocean, pp. 76-77.''

... , Fort Davis, Tex. The contract was to run from April 1, 1958, to March 31, 1959. It was extended on February 25, 1959, to September 3, 1959, with increase in funds of ... . Rept. 2042). Passed the Senate July 31. Became Public Law 85–617 on August 8, 1958. Authorized $29,933,000 for NACA.

... March 1958 Media:MAR-1958-04.pdf Missiles and Rockets April 1958 Media:MAR-1958-04_Dir.pdf Missiles and Rockets Mid April 1958 Media:MAR-1958-05.pdf Missiles and Rockets May 1958 Media:MAR-1958-06.pdf Missiles and Rockets June 1958 Media:MAR-1958-07 ...

... electric propulsion in Astronautics & Aeronautics: “The first laboratory experiments with electrostatic thrustors began in 1958. In the early thrustor models, power efficiencies and propellant-utilization efficiencies were 20-30 ... Flight Center MSFC Release 66-36; Marshall Star, 2/16/66). January 1966 January February 1966 February Feb 1 1966 1 Feb 2 1966 2 Feb 3 1966 3 Feb ...

... proton showers which follow the 11-year cycle of activity. Sunspot maximum occurred in 1957-1958 and the minimum is expected in 1964-1965. Army announced establishment of Space Construction Office ... beginning to end." “Tracking America's Man in Orbit” article appears in National Geographic Magazine February 1962 February Feb 1 1962 1 Feb 2 1962 2 Feb 3 1962 3 Feb 4 ...

... Headquarters. ''Memorandum, Gilruth, Project Manager, to Associate Director, " Space Task Group ," November 3, 1958; Swenson et al., This New Ocean, p. 114.'' Media:MAR-1958-11-05.pdf Missiles & Rockets Nov 5 ...

... flexibility" to carry out its expanded responsibilities. ''Robert L. Rosholt, An Administrative History of NASA, 1958-1963 (NASA SP-4101, 1966), p. 8.'' H. Res. 496, introduced by Representative McCormack. Passed ...

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