Jan 13 1966
From The Space Library
Experimental Hibex (High-E Boost Experiment) missile booster was successfully fired on a vertical trajectory and responded in flight to preplanned maneuvers in last of series of 10 tests. ARPA said “all test objectives of the program were met” to demonstrate feasibility of high-acceleration booster and ability to guide and control a high performance vehicle while undergoing trajectory maneuvers; to prove feasibility of igniting, burning, and launching a booster from an underground hardened silo; to institute turning maneuvers to demonstrate structural integrity of both vehicle and propellant. ‘‘(M&R, 1/24/66, 9)’’
National Park Service team inspected 18-sq.-mi. tract of proposed .parkland for Cape Canaveral National Seashore, adjacent to KSC. Team later met with NASA and USAF officials, Florida state personnel, and representatives of the East Central Florida Planning Council to prepare development plans. ‘‘(Titusville Star Advocate, 1/14/66; Miami News, 1/25/66)’’
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