Dec 19 1977
From The Space Library
MSFC reported on the first meeting of a science working group for a proposed earth-orbiting system called Advanced X-Ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF), to study stellar structure and evolution, large-scale galactic phenomena, active galaxies and galactic clusters, and cosmology. Chaired by Prof. R. Giacconi of Harvard Univ. and representing universities and government laboratories working on x-ray astronomy in the U.S. and Europe, the group would define the scientific requirements. The 12.8m (42ft) craft weighing about 9000kg (20 0001b) would be designed for Space Shuttle launch and repair or retrieval in orbit. (MSFC Release 77-227)
NASA reported that its announcement on selection of Shuttle astronauts, set for December, would not be forthcoming until January. Dr. Robert A. Frosch, agency administrator, had met Dec. 12 with officials of the selection program but, because of current NASA budget activity, had not reviewed the data presented. On Dec. 16 Dr. Frosch had notified JSC director Dr. Christopher C. Kraft, who had supervised the selection program, that the review would proceed after the end of the year. (NASA Release 77-254)
ComSatCorp reported its shareholders had tendered 5 827 678 shares in response to its recent offer of repurchase at $37 per share [see Nov. 11]. Those holding 10 or fewer shares would be reimbursed first; the remaining owners would be included in the repurchase on a prorated basis at about 34% for a total buy-back of 2 million shares. (ComSatCorp Release 77-36)
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