Jan 12 1973

From The Space Library

OAO 3 (Copernicus) Orbiting Astronomical Observatory (launched Aug. 21, 1972, from Eastern Test Range) was adjudged successful by NASA. The spacecraft had completed 2000 earth orbits and all systems had operated satisfactorily. OAO 3 had obtained high­resolution spectra of stars in the ultraviolet range and investigated com­position, density, and physical state of matter in interstellar space. (NASA grog off)

The Senate adopted S.R. 16, appointing minority members to the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences: Republicans Sen. Barry M. Goldwater (Ariz.), Sen. Carl T. Curtis (Neb.), Sen. Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. (Conn.), Sen. Dewey F. Bartlett (Okla.), Sen. Jesse A. Helms (N.C.), and Sen. Pete V. Domenici (N. Mex.). (CR, 1/12/73, D22

NASA announced publication by Univ. of New Mexico's Technical Applica­tion Center (TAC) of Noise Pollution Resource Compendium. The com­pilation of references on noise pollution research, legislation, and technical problems was offered as service to Government, industry, and business officials with noise abatement responsibilities. TAC operated one of NASA's six Regional Dissemination Centers for NASA-developed tech­nology. (NASA Release 73-8)

Apollo 17 Astronauts Eugene A. Cernan, Ronald E. Evans, and Dr. Harrison H. Schmitt began an 11-week schedule of public appearances throughout the U.S. with an appearance at the Super Bowl football game in Los Angeles. (NASA Activities, 5/15/73, 89)

General Electric Co. announced it had signed an agreement with the U.S.S.R. for "broad scientific and technical cooperation in fields of mutual interest." The agreement emphasized cooperation in power gen­eration, including steam and gas turbine and nuclear energy technology; exchange of specialist delegations, information, and production samples; exchange, acquisition, or transfer of licenses and "know-how"; and joint research and development programs and projects. (GE Release)

The Air Force announced issuance of $282 743 000 firm-fixed-price con­tract to McDonnell Douglas Corp. for production of F-4E jet fighter aircraft, parts, aerospace ground equipment, and related data. (non Release 25-73)

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