May 4 1977
From The Space Library
Marshall Space Flight Center announced it had awarded to the Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International, a contract modification for additional work and services to the Space Shuttle main engine program, covering long leadtime hardware and material procurement to provide follow-on engines. Each engine, designed for use up to 50 times before overhaul, would be capable of 1 668 075 newtons (375K lb) of thrust at sea level and 2 090 654 newtons (474K lb) at altitude. (MSFC Release 77-78)
Ames Research Center reported that on May 10, 10 female volunteers would complete a month-long test [see March 241 to set standards for passengers on future spaceflights. The test included 9 days of total bed rest, to simulate effects of weightlessness, and centrifuge rides to simulate reentry into earth atmosphere. ARC had scheduled a press conference to announce and discuss the results of the test; Dr. Harold Sandler, principal investigator, would attend with members of his staff and the volunteers. (ARC anno May 4/77)
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