Nov 21 1973
From The Space Library
The U.S.S.R. launched Cosmos 609 from Plesetsk into orbit with a 330-km (205.1-mi) apogee, 173-km (107.5-mi) perigee, 89.5-min period, and 69.9° inclination. The satellite reentered Dec. 4. (GSFC SSR, 11/30/73; 12/31/73; SBD, 11/26/73, 123)
The Navy launched six Phoenix air-to-air missiles nearly simultaneously from a Grumman F-14A air-superiority fighter off Pt. Mugu, Calif. Four of six target drones were intercepted successfully at a range exceeding 80 km (50 mi). Two targets were destroyed and two damaged; one missile experienced hardware failure during flight and one drone veered off course and was not intercepted. (Av Wk, 12/3/73, 30)
Appointment of Joseph M. Jones, Marshall Space Flight Center Chief of Public Information, as MSFC Public Affairs Director was announced by Dr. Rocco A. Petrone, MSFC Director. (NASA Release 73-259)
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