Jan 29 1969
From The Space Library
ComSatCorp announced it had applied to FCC for permission to reduce rates for TV transmissions through Atlantic satellites by about 40% and to eliminate extra charge for color TV through these satellites. Reductions were possible because of availability of Intelsat III F-2 (launched Dec. 19, 1968) over Atlantic. (ComSatCorp Release)
NASA selected Electro Mechanical Research Aerospace Sciences Div. of Weston Instruments, Inc. for contract negotiations on $1.37-million cost-plus-award-fee contract for spacecraft integration and ground support services for Interplanetary Monitoring Platform (IMP) missions H, I, and J. (NASA Release 69-19)
President Nixon announced selection of Gerard C. Smith, former Assistant Secretary of State for Policy Planning, as Director of Arms Control and Disarmament Agency. Adrian S. Fisher had been acting director since resignation of William C. Foster. (PD, 2/3/69, 188)
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