Oct 20 1962
From The Space Library
U.S.S.R. launched Cosmos XI into orbit (572-mi. apogee, 152-mi. perigee, 96.1-min. period); one of series of satellites to study radiation belts, propagation of radio waves in the ionosphere, and the sun.
An Echo I -type balloon launched from White Sands Missile Range ruptured at 21-mi. altitude and fell back to earth 91 min. after launch. The 100-ft.-diameter balloon was to have reached 24-mi. altitude in structural test.
At executive session of Defense Industry Advisory Council, a subcommittee to investigate implementing changes in Armed Services Procurement Regulation was established.
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