Jul 25 1970
From The Space Library
Delivery of FB-111 bomber to Carswell AFB, Tex., marked return of first aircraft of F-111 designation to operational flying status since Dec. 22, 1969, grounding of all F-111 aircraft-more than 230 following fatal crash. (AP, W Post, 7/28/70, A6)
Japan's Institute of Aeronautical Science had announced that Japan on Aug. 19 would launch 61.7-kg (136-lb) satellite equipped with four telemetric antennas, two solar-electric-wave antennas, and solar batteries, UPI reported. (NYT, 7/26/70)
New York Times said U.S. had formally presented package proposal for strategic arms agreement to U.S.S.R. Terms included overall numerical limitation on strategic launching systems, limitation with in quota on numbers of giant missiles developed by either side, and limitation of antimissile defense systems to fewer than 100 launchers. (Smith, NYT, 7/25/70, 1)
USN announced first launch of Poseidon missile from nuclear submarine, scheduled for July 27, would be postponed pending additional preflight tests. (AP, B Sun, 7/28/70, A1)
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