Aug 11 1966
From The Space Library
NASA test pilot John B. McKay flew X-15 No. 1 to 3,511 mph (mach 5.06) and 251,000-ft. altitude to collect micrometeorites. As secondary mission, pilot performed maneuvers to check horizon scanner, electrical loads, and wing-pod flutter. (X-15 Proj. Off.)
MSFC would negotiate with Chrysler Corp. and Douglas Aircraft Co. for procurement at $5-10 million of long lead time items for additional Uprated Saturn I (Saturn I-B) launch vehicles. Interruption of production capability after completion of presently approved 12 vehicles would thus be avoided. Chrysler was building the S-IB 1st stage; Douglas was manufacturing S-IVB 2nd stage, (MSFC Release 66-183)
Horace Sheely of the National Survey of Historic Sites, Dept. of the Interior, inspected Pakachoag Hill, Auburn, Mass., site of first successful liquid-fuel rocket flight made by Dr. Robert H. Goddard. Accompanying Sheely were members of the Auburn Rotary and Lions Clubs joint committee to preserve the Goddard site. (Joint Comm. Ltr.)
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