Nov 9 1971
From The Space Library
Apollo 15 Commander David R. Scott told press in London that colonization of moon was "very practical proposition." He predicted eventual manned exploration of planets and said man would definitely explore Mars. "The Apollo missions have proved that man can do a worthwhile job exploring space." Apollo 15 Astronauts Scott, James B. Irwin, and Alfred M. Worden were touring Europe to brief scientists on their mission. (Reuters, B Sun, 11/10/71, A3)
House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Investigations opened hearings on unscheduled Oct. 26 landing of Cuban An-24 transport aircraft at New Orleans International Airport. Hearings were to determine how Soviet-built aircraft had penetrated U.S. southern defense facilities so effectively that first knowledge of its presence was received when pilot requested permission to land, 10 min from airport. Aviation Week & Space Technology later said incident was second Cuban penetration of U.S. airspace in 25 mos. Don witnesses at previous hearings had blamed October 1969 penetration on absence of radar. (CR, 11/8/71, D1140; Av Wk, 11/22/71, 13)
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