December 1959

From The Space Library

National Radio Astronomy Observatory at Green Bank, W. Va., placed its 85-foot equatorially mounted radio telescope in full operation and continued construction of its 140-foot telescope which was planned for operation in 1961. All qualified U.S. astronomers have access to these facilities sponsored by the National Science Foundation, with priorities determined by the scientific merit of their respective projects.

USAF Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB proposed curriculum for Space Research Pilot Course in defining training needs for 1000-65.

Briefing on the orbiting Astronomical Observatory Satellite (AOS) program was given for interested members of industry at NASA headquarters.