Aug 2 1970
From The Space Library
An 85-g (3-oz) palladium generator-separator developed far use in space could be used for air-pollution detection on earth, JPL announced. Unit was heart of gas chromatograph system developed by NASA and JPL for use by Viking Molecular Analysis Science Team in analyzing Martian soil and atmosphere in mid-1970s. It was particularly sensitive to major U.S. air pollutants like sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and oxides of nitrogen. (JPL Release 558)
European role in future NASA plans was discussed by London Sunday Telegraph: "White House officials appear to share the belief that Congress will react more favorably to post-Apollo if it can be launched internationally, on the grounds that it would increase stability between nations, and in the long term cut the cost of major space programmes. For N.A.S.A. it would have the added advantage that such a programme, once begun, would be difficult for a new American administration to halt or cut back dramatically." Europe held "high card" in negotiations toward international space program. "N.A.S.A. needs a decision early next year so that the post-Apollo programme can be placed before Congress as an international venture." Europe would insist on conventional U.S. launch vehicles for commercial and scientific satellites in decade it took to make Space Shuttle operational. "Then the European Space Launcher Development can be scrapped and the money invested in post-Apollo." If Europe and U.S. "start the ball rolling in space cooperation, there are still more exciting projects." (London Sunday Telegraph, 8/2/70)
Apollo 11 Astronaut Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr., was named "Swedish American of the Year" and presented Vasa Medal during Swedish American Day, ceremony in Stockholm. Aldrin and his family were beginning 10-day visit to Sweden. (UPI, P Inq, 813/70; AP, W Star, 8/3/70)
Papers of Robert H. Goddard, edited by Esther C. Goddard and G. Edward Pendray, were reviewed in New York Times Book Review by I. Bernard Cohen: "Goddard was not universally appreciated during his lifetime; few dreamers are. He was often ridiculed as 'the moon man.' Today his name is commemorated in laboratories and professorships, but his greatest lasting memorial does of carry his name. It is the background of theoretical principles, engineering devices and practical experience, in the decades between World War I and II, that are embodied in every rocket that flies today.... These splendid volumes, handsomely printed 'and well illustrated, should 8o a long way to making known the personality of this shaper of our tames. (NYT Book Review, 8/2/70)
Officials of Environmental Defense Fund-group of scientists, lawyers, and conservationists incorporated in New York State-had decided to ask Federal court to order FAA to set noise and environ mental standards for SST before certifying its airworthiness, New York Times reported. Fund had already obtained court orders blocking immediate construction of haul road for Alaska pipe line and requiring Dept. of Agriculture to give reasons why use of pesticide DDT should not be suspended. (Kenworthy, NYT, 812/70, 25)
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