Jun 1 1962
From The Space Library
X-15 No. 2 flown in evaluation test of an alternate stability augmentation system and returned to earth's atmosphere at a 23° angle of attack, Maj. Robert M. White (USAF) as pilot. Flight reached maximum speed of 3,750 mph (mach 5.53) and a peak altitude of 129,000 feet.
USAF launched unidentified satellite with Thor-Agena B booster, from Vandenberg AFB, Calif.
Deadline for applications for NASA’s new astronaut positions; NASA began screening the more-than-250 applications received. The armed services supplied 53 of the applications while more than 200 civilians submitted applications. Once selected, the new astronauts would undergo intensive training at Manned Spacecraft Center for Projects Gemini and Apollo.
First African showing of FRIENDSHIP 7, Astronaut John Glenn's space capsule, drew record crowds. USIA reported that over 40,000 persons had viewed the capsule in Accra, Ghana, in three days, more than at previous showings in London, Paris, Madrid, and Belgrade.
The seven Mercury astronauts were presented with Distinguished Service Awards from the Lower Virginia Peninsula in ceremonies at the Manned Spacecraft Center Hq. at Langley AFB, Va.
Scott Carpenter is debriefed after his Mercury Atlas 7 flight.
Mercury Atlas 7 Pilot Debriefing Pt 1
Mercury Atlas 7 Pilot Debriefing Pt 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
