Feb 16 1967
From The Space Library
Sen. Lee Metcalf (D-Mont.) urged on Senate floor ratification of space law treaty submitted to Senate by President Johnson Feb. 7: "So now, in the first flush of triumph over the obstacles of space, is the time to leave behind our terrestrial ambitions, disputes, and claims of sovereignty, and look to new ground rules for peace and cooperation in space. . . . The rivalries, the contentions, and the conflicts that have been our earthly heritage may be abandoned as we jointly and cooperatively launch ourselves into this great adventure in space. It may be that as a result we will achieve a greater cooperative spirit on earth and as a result international confidence and international understanding will grow out of extraterrestrial achievements." (CR, 2/16/67, 52072-3)
NASA Aerobee 150 sounding rocket launched from Ft. Churchill, Canada, carried seven experiments to 100-mi (160-km) altitude measuring: spectral emission line intensity during an aurora as function of altitude; visible emission features of an aurora; and primary and secondary electron streams. Except for high voltage arcing, instrument performance was satisfactory; rocket performance was good. (NASA Rpt SRL)
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