Jun 21 1963
From The Space Library
Addressing Conference of National Organizations in Atlantic City, NASA Deputy Director of Manned Space Flight Dr. Joseph F. Shea said that now that the costs are rising as predicted, the country is reap raising the commitment [to land men on the moon in this decade] Such discussions are entirely proper. Indeed, the resolve with which we carry out our national activities is frequently strengthened [by the] tempering in the heat of debate . . . " (Text)
At 39th annual joint meeting of Virginia Engineering and Technical Societies Dr. Floyd L. Thompson, Director of Langley Research Center, announced that whenever the U.S. decided to go ahead with a manned orbiting laboratory, Laic would be ready. "Al-though there is no NASA approved flight project for a manned space station at the present time, Langley will be in a position through its studies to provide many of the answers to design and operational problems when such a program is given the go signal." (Newport News Daily Press, 6/p22 63)
U.S. television audiences witnessed first public appearance of Pope Paul VI via RELAY communications satellite. (CBS TV)
USAF announced $500,000 study contracts awarded to General Dynamics,/Astronautics, North American Aviation, and Douglas Aircraft Co. for investigation of Aerospace Plane (ASP) concepts. Powered by air-breathing ramjet-like engine, ASP would take off from conventional runway, then travel through space propelled by liquid-oxygen/liquid-hydrogen rocket engine, orbit, and return to land at conventional airfield. 'DOD Release 891 63; M&R, 7/1/63,9)
Establishment of Supersonic Transport Authority within Federal Aviation Agency was recommended by advisory group of airline and manufacturing exerts headed by Gen. Orval R. Cook (USAF, Ret.). Report of advisory group, released by FAA, recommended Authority direct U.S. program to develop supersonic transport airliners. (AP, NYT, 6/22,/63,34)
USAF launched Polaris A-3 missile more than 1,500 mi. from U.S.S. Observation Island, second such test in one week. (UPI, NYT, 6/22/63, 35)
Edmond E. Bisson, Lewis scientist, installed as president of American Society of Lubrication Engineers. (LRC Release 63-45, Lewis Chronology, 5 )
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