Oct 14 1967
From The Space Library
USAF launched experimental reentry vehicle on Atlas-F booster from Vandenberg AFB in Advanced Ballistic Re-Entry Systems (ABRES) program. (P Inq, 10/15/67,7)
Saturn V's countdown rehearsal was completed; final flight preparations would be completed for scheduled launch in about three weeks, reported UPI. (UPI, W Star, 10/14/67, A3)
Apollo spacecraft would carry two fire extinguishers, designed and built for NASA by Southwest Research Institute, the New York Times reported. Foam from new extinguishers would provide fire protection for astronauts. Extinguishers would weigh about eight pounds, measure nine inches long with five-inch diameter, and would have removable safety pin and pistol-type grip with thumb button for release of foam. (NYT, 10/15/67,29)
Christian Science Monitor, commenting on space law treaty which went into effect Oct. 10, noted that space exploration had evolved this treaty which banned military installations and nuclear weapons from moon and planets and which could evolve into space cooperation between U.S. and U.S.S.R. Treaty did not halt use of reconnaissance satellites but it provided for international inspection of vehicles and installations on moon and other bodies. Although there would be no right of inspection to see whether satellites were carrying nuclear weapons, and vigilance would always be vital in this regard, treaty was one more visible proof that Moscow and Washington could make useful progress. Space law treaty was agreement, following Antarctic Treaty, which could remove installations of war from one more section of mankind's expanding environment. (CSM, 10/14/67)
October 14-15: Three NASA Nike-Cajun sounding rockets-first in series of five three-rocket launched were successfully launched from Natal, Brazil, in GSFC program to isolate effect of changing sun angle on mesospheric temperature structure over six-month time period. Altitude would be computed by sound arrivals in track-through-grenade-sounding method. Of 19 grenades, 18 ejected and exploded. (NASA Rpt SRL)
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