Aug 29 1974
From The Space Library
The NASA Aircraft Office was established under the Associate Administrator for Center Operations to provide a focal point for aircraft operations and management activities. The Flight Activities Office, Flight Research Center, was abolished, and the Administrative Standardization Office at Langley Research Center would report directly to the NASA Aircraft Office. Robert W. Sommer, former Director of the Flight Activities Office, was appointed Acting Director of the new office. (NASA Ann, 29 Aug 74)
Communications Satellite Corp. announced it had signed a contract to provide technical and operational management for the global commercial satellite system owned by the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization. Under the contract, to run through 11 Feb. 1979, ComSatCorp would recommend and implement research and development programs; advise on procuring space segment facilities; negotiate, place, and administer all contracts for space segments; arrange for satellite launch services and support; prepare and coordinate system operations plans; and prepare and coordinate frequency plans for earth stations. (ComSatCorp Release 74 44)
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