Mar 16 1986
From The Space Library
This date marked the 60th anniversary of liquid-fueled rocket flight. In 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard assembled and launched a gasoline propelled rocket from his aunt's farm in Worcester, Massachusetts. In commemoration of the event, NASA planned to launch a full-scale replica of the rocket from the Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland. (NASA Release 86-26)
A 3,500-pound piece of debris that was determined to be a rocket booster, but not identified as from the left or right side, was recovered 28 miles north-east of Cape Canaveral, Florida, in 400 feet of water. The massive operation was resumed after a two-day halt from storms and rough seas. Other salvage teams also continued their efforts to recover the rest of the crew's compartment and remains. (W Post, Mar 17/86; P Inq, Mar 17/86; NY Times, Mar 18/86)
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