Feb 21 1970
From The Space Library
Instruments placed on moon by Apollo 12 astronauts recorded 306 K (91°F) drop in temperature and 40% decline in light intensity as moon went through partial eclipse. MSC scientists said no other significant readings were recorded. (AP, W Post, 2/21/70, A3; W Post, 2/22/70, A2)
Second attempt to locate Monique, instrumented elk, by satellite [see Feb. 16] was unsuccessful. Feb. 19 attempt had failed. NASA attributed failures to interference or failure of collar transmitter. NASA observer would be sent to track Monique on foot. (AP, NYT, 2/22/ 70)
Article by Dr. Ralph E. Lapp in New Republic criticized space transportation system and NASA participation in Feb. 4-6 classified conference at Patrick AFB at which system was discussed. System, although NASA budget item, was "Air Force finesse to pave the way for a space-bomber or interceptor," and "could rival the Safeguard ABM as a waste of money," Lapp declared. (New Republic, 2/21/70)
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