Jul 21 1971

From The Space Library

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Senate-House conferees on H.R. 7109, FY 1972 NASA Authorization bill, filed H Rpt 92-368 proposing compromise bill authorizing $3.355 billion. Report authorized $702.7 million for space flight operations, $30 million above NASA request of $672.7 million, and recommended $15 million be spent on Skylab rescue capability and $15 million on space shuttle. (H Rpt 92-368) [[ Black Brant VC]] sounding rocket was launched by NASA from Wallops Station on test and support mission to evaluate flight performance. Vehicle developed aerodynamic instability and payload broke off. (SR list; Proj Scientist)

President Nixon accepted resignation of Dr. Glenn T. Seaborg as AEC Chairman, effective on date to be determined, but asked him to remain as head of U.S. delegations to atomic energy conferences in U.S.S.R., Geneva, and Vienna during 1971. President also asked Dr. Seaborg to serve as consultant after meetings. He said: `°As a world famous chemist, scholar, and administrator, you have contributed in a unique and meaningful way to far greater understanding and application of the miracles of the atom." President submitted to Senate nomination of James R. Schlesinger, Assistant Director of Office of Management and Budget, to be AEC member and successor to Dr. Seaborg as AEC Chairman. (PD, 7/26/71, 1069, 1080)

"Apollo Day" was celebrated in State of Indiana. Gov. Edgar H. Whitcomb attended ceremonies at Spring Mill State Park honoring Indiana-born astronaut, the late Virgil I. Grissom who was killed in Jan. 27, 1967, Apollo fire. (MSFC Hist Off)

Dr. Dudley G. McConnell, Assistant Executive Secretary in NASA Office of Administrator, became Director of Office of Scientific and Technical Information in NASA Office of Industry Affairs and Technology Utilization. (NASA Release 71-142)

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