Jun 18 1963
From The Space Library
X-15 No. 3 flown by Maj. Robert A. Rushworth (USAF) to 223,700 ft. altitude and 3,539 mph (mach 4.97). Principal research objective was gathering vertical-tail pressure data. (X-15 Project Office, NASA Hq.)
NASA Manned Spacecraft Center announced recruitment of astronauts had been broadened in current recruitment call for volunteers: change in criteria for Selection, eliminating need for test pilot school certificate; and soliciting letters of recommendation from industries, professional groups, military services, and other organizations throughout the country. (MSC Release 63-102)
Dr. Eugene B. Konecci, NASA Director of Biotechnology, said in Speech before National Rocket Club that Lt. Tereshkova's orbital space flight established feasibility of sending scientists not trained as pilots to moon and nearby planets: "I think it is significant that she is not a pilot. This points to the importance the Soviets attach to gathering biomedical information on the effects of space flight and may be a preparation for flying scientists who are not trained pilots . . . ." (UPI, NYT, 6/19/63, 3; Av. Wk., 6/24/63,33)
Members of recent U.S. Mt. Everest expedition, William F. Siri, Univ. of California physiologist, and Prof. Maynard M. Miller, Michigan State Univ. scientist, said in New Delhi interview that laboratory study of rock and snow samples from Mt. Everest might provide clues to life on Mars. Siri said environment on Mars is "just a little bit worse" than on Everest's peak, citing Everest's thin air, low temperatures, lack of liquid water, and intense solar radiation. (AP, Richmond News Leader, 6/18/63)
ComSatCorp incorporator George J. Feldman said at Conference on Space Science and Space Law, Univ. of Oklahoma "The reality of a viable [satellite] communication system remains to be accomplished with the accompaniment of hard work, hard and yet imaginative intelligence, and cooperation, nationally and internationally .... "The choice of system ... in turn is of importance to the international users. How do they participate? Do they own stations? Do they furnish personnel? What about their own research and development? And in addition to the economics there is the political national interest and national pride in participation . "The communication satellite has arrived of experimental age. It will be brought into being as a working system. The United States has no monopoly on its creation. There are others who are capable of doing it. There is strong worldwide interest. The corporation is beginning to tackle the formidable problems in earnest enthusiasm, and I may say in the spirit of the kind of dedication that accompanies a pioneering effort of responsibility. The expert group being assembled can make a substantial contribution of national benefit, as it researches and develops its program. It is time to give this effort the understanding required, for much is at stake for all . . . " (Text, CR, 7/2/63, A4188-89)
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