Jan 23 1965
From The Space Library
Atlas-Agena D launch vehicle with unidentified satellite payload was launched by USAF from Western Test Range. (U.S. Aeron. & Space Act., 1965, 132)
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara announced proposals were being requested from industry for design studies to assist in developing cost and technical information required to proceed with development of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory (MOL). Three contractors would be selected. Decision whether to proceed with full-scale development of MOL would be made upon completion of the design studies. (DOD Release 42-65)
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