Oct 3 1970
From The Space Library
U.S.S.R. launched Cosmos CCCLXVII from Baikonur into orbit with 1026-km (637.5-mi) apogee, 919-km (571-mi) perigee, 104.5-min period, and 65.2° inclination. (GSFC SSR, 10/31/70; SF; 4/71,138)
U.S.S.R. published report on initial examination of lunar samples brought to earth by Luna XVI Sept. 25. Material consisted primarily of gray, loosely structured, "fine-granular mineral particles" with "appreciable forces of cohesion between the particles." Intensity of gamma radiation was "not considerably greater than that of earth rock, with a small content of natural radioactive elements." (AP, NYT, 10/5/70,6)
Discovery of cyano-acetylene molecules in gas cloud Sagittarius B2 near center of Milky Way was announced by Dr. Barry E. Turner of National Radioastronomy Observatory in Green Bank, W. Va. Discovery, made through radiotelescopes on earth, suggested that planets and life were being created in Milky Way galaxy and brow ht to seven the number of chemical radicals (incomplete molecules and chemical molecules found in deep space. Dr. Turner said radio emissions from cyanoacetylenes, most complex chemicals yet found in space, were stronger than background radiation filling all of space. He thought they were remnants of radiation from fireball that created the universe billions of years ago. (O'Toole, W Post, 10/4/ 70, A5)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration came into being as result of Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 proposed by President Nixon July 9. [See also Sept. 28 and Oct. 1.] (Dept of Commerce Release G 70-122)
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