Sep 30 1962
From The Space Library
NASA launched Aerobee sounding rocket from Wallops Station, the 259-lb. instrumented payload reaching 106-mi. altitude in test to map sources of photons in specific wavelengths in the nighttime sky. Payload landed about 61 an. downrange, with recovery not attempted.
Tropical storm developed 420 mi. east of Puerto Rico, traveling on path that would cross impact area for Astronaut Schirra's third orbit. NASA flight officials were closely watching the storm to determine whether it would necessitate postponing Schirra's MA-8 flight scheduled for Oct. 3.
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