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... . H. Res. 580, introduced by Representative Albert and referred to Rules. Reported out May 29 (H. Rept. 1837). Passed the House July 21, 1958. Created a standing Committee on Science and Astronautics.

H. Con. Res. 332, introduced by Representative McCormack and referred to Foreign Affairs. Reported out May 23 (H. Rept. 1769). Passed the House under suspension of the rules June 2. Reported out by Senate Foreign Relations June 19 (S. Rept. 1728). Passed the Senate July 23, 1958. Called for the dedication of outer space to peaceful purposes.

... . T. Keith Glennan signed proclamation declaring that "as of the close of business September 30, 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration has been organized and is prepared to discharge the ... Federal Register, this proclamation instituted the National Aeronautics and Space Administration as of October 1, 1958. First launching of an Exos sounding rocket in USAF-NASA joint effort from Wallops Island ...

... the USAF Historical Division Liaison Office, "Chronology of Early USAF Man-in-Space Activity, 1945-1958" (U.S. Air Force, 1965). unpublished, pp. 21-22.''

May 6-7: Lt. Comdr. M. Ross (USNR) and A. Mikesell (Naval Observatory) used open gondola STRATO-LAB balloon to reach 40,000-feet altitude from Crosby, Minn.; Mikesell becoming the first astronomer to observe stratosphere, and it was first flight in which crew remained in stratosphere in open basket after sunset.

May 14-17: Symposium on "Possible Uses of Earth Satellites for Life Sciences Experiments" held in Washington, D.C., under sponsorship of National Academy of Sciences, National Science Foundation, and American Institute of Biological Science.

... . ''NASA Special Committee on Space Technology, "Recommendations Regarding a National Civil Space Program," October 28, 1958, pp. 1-2.''

... . By letting them experience first-hand the challenges and excitement inherent in space exploration, we may be cultivating NASA's workforce of tomorrow. While at the NASA centers, participants will form ... Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010. The Senate earlier this year approved the measure. Reporters may dial-in toll free at: 800-857-5728; passcode: authorization. Non-toll free and international ...

... deep into the heart of the gas giant, and a mammoth, lumpy magnetic field that may indicate it was generated closer to the planet’s surface than previously thought. “We are ... California. Media at Kennedy will have the opportunity to participate in special tours and briefings May 31 and June 1, as well as view the launch. The deadline for media to ...

... more and better controlled studies to learn about the potential effects of new treatments, which may help humans in the future. One experiment focused on sclerostin, a naturally-secreted protein that ...

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