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... measure D-region elec­tron density profiles in Polar Cap ionosphere and measure simulta­neously solar proton spectra. Rockets and instruments performed satis­factorily. Minimum altitude required ''(52.8 mi)'' ''(85 ... and E. P. Ney reported in Science results of experiment on NASA'S Oso II Orbiting Solar Observa­tory designed primarily to measure zodiacal light and continuum air-glow. From February to November 1965 ...

December 7-10: NASA'S Oao II ''(OAO-A2)'' Orbiting Astronomical Observa­tory was successfully launched from ETR by two-stage Atlas-Centaur booster. Orbital parameters: apogee, 485.7 mi ''(781.6 km)'' ; perigee ... on and oper­ated satisfactorily: satellite had been placed in its sunbathing mode with its solar panels oriented toward sun; its six star trackers had been activated; three of the trackers ...

... had concluded that use of the shuttle orbiter for advanced, manned, high-energy missions from low earth orbit should be competitive with other proposed concepts, if orbital and refueling re­quirements were ... Cal Tech astronomer Dr. Robert Howard said six-year observa­tions through the 46-m (150-ft) solar telescope at Mt. Wilson Observa­tory had shown sections of the sun's outer atmosphere to ...

... flights in­volving space research. The Mercury program added a 6-orbit flight and was concluded with a 22-orbit flight. Among other successful flights were four scientific satellites, ... a truly global weather satellite system, ad­vanced communications and navigation satellites, space observa­tories for astronomical and solar studies, and a manned expedi­tion to explore the moon . . . ." Awards were ...

... , 5/14/68; Sehlstedt, B Sun, 5/14/68)'' ESSA was studying solar flare prediction technique and ground observa­tory support for NASA'S Apollo Telescope Mount flight scheduled for 1971. NASA had transferred $30,000 to ESSA for six-month investigation to enable astronauts to know when and where solar ... launched by Titan III-C booster into 22,300-mi-altitude orbit and would be equipped with three antenna systems. During orbital tests, standard military UHF band would be used for air ...

... a year. Discovery was made with 1,000-ft-dia antenna at Arecibo ''(Puerto Rico)'' Observa­tory. Walter Sullivan in New York Times said discovery encouraged view that astronomers "are penetrating an ... form of so-called neutron stars)'', magnetic fields far beyond anything observable in the labora­tory and superpowerful gravity." ''(NYT, 11/25/68, 53)'' New York Times article said at least ...

... decisions announced by Secretary McNamara today with respect to the Dyna Soar Project and Manned Orbital Lab. followed discussions with NASA and were fully coordinated with the programs of this ... Foundation announced $393,000 grant to Univ. of Minnesota for Project Pocibo (Polar Circling Balloon Observa­tory), a U.S. contribution to the International Quiet Sun Year (IQSY). 20 or more ...

... Satellite ''(IDSCP)'' Project. Total of 24 satellites were in normal use, orbiting eastward in 21,000-mi-altitude synchronous orbit. They would remain in use until 1971. ''(Dm Release 668-68)'' NASA ... Commerce. He had been one of leaders of 1933 International Polar Year expedition, which established observa­tory to measure earth's magnetic field. ''(W Post, 7/19/68, B6)'' July 1968 July ...

... of large glassed areas for pilot visibility would be virtually unacceptable in vehicles capable of orbital flight and re-entry. FRC's approach to the problem was to configure a U ... optical system. ''(FRC Release 25­63)'' NASA awarded a $236,520 grant to the Lowell Observa­tory , Flagstaff, Ariz., to provide a building for processing, storage, and research of lunar and planetary ...

Astronomers at Smithsonian Astrophysical Observa­tory announced it was virtually impossible for EXPLORER XIX bal­loon satellite to be sighted by ... Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. told American Geophysical Union meeting in Boulder, Colo., that a polar-orbiting satellite had discovered last May that most of the Aurora Borealis is invisible to the ...

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