Jul 1 1969
From The Space Library
Apollo 8 Astronaut Frank Borman and family flew from New York for nine-day tour of USSR Institute for Soviet-American Relations in Moscow had extended invitation through Soviet Embassy in Washington, D.C. Itinerary included Moscow, Leningrad, Novosibirsk, and Crimea. (W Post, 7/1/69, A15; AP, W Star, 7/1/69, A4)
Preliminary investigation had revealed leak in small fuel line on Saturn V 1st stage (S-IC-II) No. 3 engine had caused June 26 fire, MSFC announced. Board had been convened to conduct further investigations and recommend preventive measures. Stage's No. 3 and No. 5 engines would be replaced; other three engines received minor damage and would be repaired in place. Accident would not affect launch preparations for Apollo 11 mission; inspection of Apollo 11 vehicle SA-506 had confirmed that its high-pressure fuel lines were in good condition. (MSFC Release 69-156)
North American Rockwell Corp. consolidated its Rocketdyne Div. and Atomics International Div. into new Power Systems Divs. headed by Jay D. Wethe, Vice President of Aerospace and Systems Group. (NAR Release N-14)
U.K. Defence Ministry said it had transferred its nuclear strike force from delta-wing bombers to Polaris submarines. Seven eventually would be brought into service. (Reuters, B Sun, 7/2/69, A2)
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