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... burn and carbon emissions by at least 50% over current technology transport aircraft, and by 4 to 8% compared to equivalent advanced technology conventional configurations with unbraced wings. The wind tunnel ...

In a message to Congress, President Eisenhower proposed the establishment of a National Aeronautics and Space Agency into which the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics would be absorbed. This agency was to have responsibility for civilian space science and aeronautical research. It would conduct research in these fields in its own facilities or by contract and would also perform military ...

In a message to Congress on the organization of the Nation's Defense Establishment, President Eisenhower recommended creation of the position of Director of Defense Research and Engineering, which would have a higher rank and replace the present Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering.

USAF Atlas missile Atlas ICBM was successfully flown from Cape Canaveral , Fla., to the impact area some 600 miles away.

USAF KC-135 Stratotanker ended a nonstop, nonrefueled record distance jet flight of 10,228 miles, from Tokyo to Lajes Field, Azores.

SPUTNIK II reentered earth's atmosphere.

Proposal for a National Aeronautics and Space Agency drafted by the Bureau of the Budget was submitted to the Congress by the President, and was contained in the following congressional bills : S. 3609, introduced by Senator Johnson of Texas and Senator Bridges and referred to the Special Committee on Space and Astronautics. Reported out June 11 in amended form (S. Rept. 1701). Senate passed H.R ...

Select Committee on Astronautics and Space Exploration of the House of Representatives opened hearings on outer space leading toward formulation of a national space program.

Grumman F11F-1F Super Tiger flown to world altitude record of 76,828 feet for ground-launched planes, piloted by Cdr. George O. Watkins, at Edwards AFB .

Simulated 7-day trip to the moon made by six Navy moon in chamber at Philadelphia Naval Base. British Skylark reached an altitude of 90 miles at Woomera, Australia.

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