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Media:1948-04-02 I13V07.pdf Langley Air Scoop Apr 2 1948

... a program were suggested: 1. Preliminary step to development of spacecraft for manned interplanetary exploration. 2. Extended duration work in the space environment. 3. Support of the military space mission. Among ... for NASA's own propulsion test stands and facilities. ''"NASA Staff Conference, Williamsburg, Va., April 2-5, 1959," pp ...

... flight include a fly-under of the station at a distance of 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) to validate the operation of sensors and flight systems necessary for a safe ...

... people from 18 countries have visited the unique microgravity laboratory that has hosted more than 2,300 research investigations from researchers in more than 100 countries.

President Wilson appointed the first 12 members of the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). Throughout the entire history of the NACA until October 1958, members served without compensation.

American altitude record of 16,072 feet set by Lt. R. C. Saufley in a Curtiss hydroaeroplane.

Successful altitude soundings of wind direction and velocity at night, using candle-lighted free balloons at Hampton Roads in flights since January, announced by the Navy.

First flight of all-metal pursuit monoplane, Wright H-3, 400-hp engine, at Curtiss Field.

First Navy aircraft with retractable landing gear, the XFF-1 two-seat fighter, ordered from Grumman Aircraft.

British Government disclosed that Adolf Hitler of Germany had declared that the German Air Force had reached parity with the Royal Air Force at a recent conference with British representatives in Germany. While untrue, Hitler's statement had a profound impact upon British aeronautical and defense efforts.

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