Nov 26 1966
From The Space Library
President Johnson established White House committee headed by Dr. Donald F. Hornig to study ways to help West European nations improve their technology. Serving with Dr. Hornig would be representatives of Depts. of State, Defense, and Commerce; NASA; AEC; and Council of Economic Advisers. (AP, NYT, 11/27/66, 41; Wash. Post, 11/27/66, A6)
November 26: U.S.S.R.'s LUNA XII, launched into lunar orbit Oct. 22, had completed 220 orbits, taken "unique photographs," and was continuing its mission, Tass reported. Satellite had transmitted data on lunar x-ray and gamma radiation and micrometeoroids. (Tass, 11/26/66)
U.S. and U.S.S.R. were reported to have reached basic agreement on text of treaty for free and peaceful exploration of moon and outer space. Text would be presented within next two or three weeks for approval of U.N. General Assembly. US. was said to have agreed that all countries -not just U.N. members-should be allowed to sign treaty. Communist China, East Germany, North Vietnam, and North Korea would then be free to adhere to it if they chose. (AP, NYT, 11/27/66, 78)
High-quality photographs of earth taken during Nov. 11-15 GEMINI XII mission had revealed substantial inaccuracies and omissions in geologic maps, GSFC scientist Paul D. Lowman, Jr., said in press interview. He added that space photography might someday help solve such geologic problems as continental drift, the relationship of volcanic activity to mountain building, and the formation of regional sand dune fields. (AP, NYT, 11/26/66, 26)
US. was studying feasibility of defense against nuclear missiles for all or part of Western Europe, New York Times reported. Administration officials said that although there would be political, financial, and technical problems, missile shield could be developed at estimated cost of $3-$12 billion. (NYT, 11/27/66, 9)
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