Jan 2 1963
From The Space Library
Washington Post quoted informed DOD officials as saying USAF was considering converting Skybolt development program into project for exploring anti-satellite problems or for use in space probes. (Wash. Post, 1/3/63,A9)
Contract awarded to RCA Services Company to create the sun's intensity in two space environmental chambers. The largest chamber would measure 120 ft. high and 85 ft. in diameter; it would house the Apollo vehicle, consisting of command, service, and lunar excursion modules. The smaller chamber, measuring 85 ft. high and 65 ft. in diameter, would house the Apollo command module and provide the space environment for astronaut training. (Fact Sheet #96, MSC)
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