Mar 26 1975
From The Space Library
Langley Research Center was flight-testing a new-generation light twin-engine Piper PA-34 Seneca aircraft-called ATLIT (Advanced Technology Light Twin)-fitted with several improvements using NASA advanced aerodynamic technology. One important new component, the GAW-1 (General-Aviation-Whitcomb) airfoil, was 27% smaller than the original wing but was expected to be safer and more efficient, and to reduce fuel consumption by as much as 10%. (NASA Release 75-84)
The Japanese National Space Development Agency announced the award of a contract to the Mitsubishi Electric Corp. to design two experimental stationary communications satellites for launch in FY 1978. Design was expected to be complete by 20 Sept. Each 130-kg satellite, to be launched by a Japanese N rocket, would be used to study technology for launching stationary satellites, satellite tracking technology, and attitude-control techniques. (Kyodo, FBIS Japan, 3 April 75, C2)
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