Jun 29 1967
From The Space Library
USAF launched two satellites: EGRS-9 and Aurora I . Thor-Burner II boosters were used in WTR launchings. EGRS-9, a Secor satellite, would provide an aid to geodetic survey of the earth sphere. Aurora I would study charged particles that precipitate in the upper atmosphere. (Pres Rep 1967)
Maj. William J. Knight (USAF) made successful emergency landing of X-15 No. 1 at Edwards AFB 59 sec after takeoff because of an electrical power failure. (X-15 Proj Off)
NASA awarded Philco-Ford Corp.'s Western Development Laboratories a $45,757,000, multiple-incentive contract modification for continued engineering and operational support at MSC's Mission Control Center (MCC). (NASA Release 67-173)
Eight Apollo astronauts flew from New York to Iceland for eight-day expedition to gather geological data from an area believed to be similar to the lunar surface. Fifteen more astronauts were expected to join the expedition June 30. (NYT, 6/30/67,13)
NASA released "Opportunities for Participation in Space Flight Investigation" (NHB 8030.1A) describing opportunities available to scientists and technical groups for including their experiments and equipment on NASA missions. Handbook, which superseded earlier edition published in July 1965, described each of NASA's present flight programs and noted opportunities available in automated and manned flights and in flight-related programs so that scientists would have an up-to-date review of missions currently being sponsored by NASA and could develop compatible experiments. (NASA Release 67-169)
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