Sep 8 1963

From The Space Library

USAF announced establishment of worldwide network of 19 riometer (relative ionospheric opacity meter) stations for monitoring cosmic noise and absorption of galactic radiation in the ionosphere. (NANA, Denver Post, 9/8/63)

In news interview, John W. Locke, aerospace engineer for Booz, Allen Applied Research, Inc., reported on conclusion of six-month study of feasibility of launching rockets from aircraft, study con­ducted for USAF Special Weapons Center with cooperation of USAF Office of Aerospace Research. Suggesting that cost of U.S. space launchings could be reduced 40 per cent by employing air­craft instead of launching pads, Locke said "Results from the study indicate the B-58 can be used as the prime launch vehicle. A four-stage rocket like the small version of the Scout missile, weighing 14,000 pounds, will provide the desired performance with minimum development effort. "The air launching of even larger space vehicles is both feasi­ble and acceptable and may be done economically." (Copley News Service, N.O. Times-Picayune, 9/8/63)

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