August 1972
From The Space Library
House Committee on Science and Astronautics' Sub- committee on International Cooperation in Science and Space published U.S: U.S.S.R. Cooperative Agreements. Report of June hearings to explore scope of scientific and technical agreements signed during May 22-30 summit meeting in Moscow included texts of agreements and comments of experts. Dr. Philip Handler, National Academy of Sciences President, had said of space cooperation agreement: "The symbolism of the proposed link-up in space may prove to be the most significant aspect of the venture." Agreement was "symbolic of a mutual awareness that the planet earth is a small and fragile spaceship, that all men are its fellow passengers, and that the fate of the people of all nations is essentially a common fate." Subcommittee had concluded: "While a gradual amelioration of fundamental political conflicts and disagreements is the most that can be reasonably hoped for, the genuine cooperative spirit that has made these agreements possible opens the door to more effective communication and deeper under-standing between the world's two predominant powers that could have the most profound effect on the future of mankind." (Committee Print)
Flying model of winged shuttle orbiter by ERNO Raumfahrt-technik Gmbg of West Germany would be air-launched during year to study subsonic dynamic stability, Spaceflight reported. Program, begun in mid-1960s by Federal German Ministry for Education and Science, had led to development of small pilotless flight model called Bumerang, which made first unguided flight off Heligoland Aug. 12, 1971. Research to date by ERNO specialists, participating with space shuttle team led by McDonnell Douglas Corp. of U.S. had been on winged (non-lifting body) orbiter models at German Research and Test Establishment for Aviation and Spaceflight. (SF, 8/72, 301)
Spaceflight reported development of high-pressure topping-cycle, liquid- oxygen and liquid-hydrogen rocket engine with thrust of 196 to 245 kilonewtons (44 000 to 55 000 lbs) by Messerschmitt-Boelkow- Blohm in Ottabrunn, West Germany. Engine was planned for second stage of European Launcher Development Organization's Europa III launch vehicle. (SF, 8/72, 301)
Aerospace Employment Project to transfer idled talents from aerospace industry to other endeavors in public sector began phase-out. Project had started in 1971 under $1.3-million contract from Dept. of Labor, Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, National League of Cities, and U.S. Conference of Mayors. Project had found reemployment for 297 out of 371 candidates-194, or 65%, in city, county, or state government work. (NYT, 7/16/72, 15)
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