Apr 28 1963
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COSMOS XVI launched by U.S.S.R. into orbit of 401-km. apogee, 207-km. perigee, 90.4-min. period, and 65'04' inclination to equator. Tass said the satellite contained "scientific equipment intended to continue the space research in accordance with the program announced ... March 16, 1962." (Toss, Pravda, 4/29/63, 3; AFSS-T Trans.)
Senator Stuart Symington (D.-Mo.), asked in television interview about the pace of the U.S. manned lunar effort, said: "I think we might move forward a little more slowly, but I do believe that those who control space, in the years to come, will control the world" ("Meet the Press," NBC-TV, 4/28/63)
