Jun 12 1970
From The Space Library
U.S.S.R. launched Cosmos CCCXLVII into orbit with 2005km (1245.9-mi) apogee, 217-km (134.8-mi) perigee, 107.5-min period, and 48.4° inclination. (GSFC SSR, 6/30/70)
Three-stage ELDO booster, built by U.K., France, and West Germany successfully lifted off launch pad at Adelaide, Australia, but Italian built test satellite failed to enter orbit. ELDO spokesman said launch would still be considered successful. (Reuters, W Post, 6/13/70, A2)
FAA announced proposal of new rule requiring all U.S. powered aircraft to be equipped with approved anticollision lights for night operation and higher intensity standards for anticollision lights on newly certified aircraft. (FAA Release T 70-26)
Activation of new high-speed telecommunications message switching center-key element in North Atlantic and Caribbean Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications Network (AFTN)-was announced by FAA. Center eliminated intermediate relay points, stored messages for delivery to users under priority system, and retransmitted urgent messages almost instantaneously, (FAA Release T 70-27)
USAF K-30, one of largest aerial reconnaissance cameras, had been retired to Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, AFSC announced. Camera, which had more than 20 yrs service, measured 0.9 by 1.4 by 1.5 m (3 by 41/2 by 5 ft), weighed 300 kg (665 lbs), and used 254-CM (100-in) focal-length optical system. (AFSC Release 153.70)
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