Feb 16 1960
From The Space Library
Reaction Motors Division of Thiokol Chemical reported successful completion of a series of 36 tests on the final XLR-99 engine for the X-15, at the Arnold Engineering Development Center, Tullahoma, Tenn.
First color photographs of the earth taken at high altitude, secured with recovery of data capsule of Thor launched on December 1, 1959.
Review of the Space Program 86th US Cong. - Abraham Hyatt (p.m.)
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