Aug 22 1974
From The Space Library
NASA reactivated the main telemetry system on Explorer 46 Meteoroid Technology Satellite (launched 13 Aug. 1972), to gain additional data on the impact flux of small meteoroids. The telemetry system had been shut down 22 Aug. 1972 after the spacecraft battery had overheated, and a solar-powered backup had since transmitted only primary experiment data. Data received before shutdown had indicated that sensors flown on previous missions had overestimated the micro-meteoroid population, but variation in the impact flux necessitated additional data. Data transmission would continue through February 1975. (NASA Release 74-321; NASA OAST PIO, interview, 3 Sept 75)
The House and Senate, in separate floor actions, agreed to the 21 Aug. conference report on H.R. 15572, the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development-Space-Science-Veterans Appropriations Bill for FY 1975, clearing the measure for the White House. The bill included a NASA appropriation of $3.207 billion. (CR, 22 Aug 74, H8892-9, S15776-8)
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