Jun 26 1962
From The Space Library
USAF 564th Strategic Missile Squadron of SAC successfully launched an Atlas ICBM from Vandenberg AFB.
USAF designated Dyna-Soar manned space glider as the X-20.
In speech to the ARS Capital Section, Rear Adm. J. P. Monroe (USN) stated that the Navy had an interest in Space exploration and operations as essential as its need for aircraft was in the past. He pointed out that DOD’s responsibility for developing a military capability in space was not inconsistent with the nation's peaceful objectives.
Dr. Frank E. Bothwell, Chief Scientist of the Center of Naval Analysis, Franklin Institute, received the Navy's highest civilian award, the Distinguished Civilian Service Award, for his work on design and development of the Polaris ballistic missile.
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