June 1958

From The Space Library

Space Science Board of 16 members established by National Academy of Sciences, with Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner as Chairman, to advise and assist in formulation of U.S. post-IGY space research program and to foster cooperation with space scientists in other nations.

NACA-USAF meetings concerning applicability of all solid-propellant launch vehicle (later named Scout) to meet USAF requirements.

Recovery of first data capsule at AMR after successful separation from a Thor IRBM at reentry.

“How We Will Explore the Moon” article in Mechanix Illustrated