Mar 14 1955

From The Space Library

U.S. National Committee for IGY completed feasibility study and endorsed earth satellite project in report.

Aeromedical Laboratory biological specimens were reflown on two separate plastic balloon flights for a total of 74 hours and 35 hours at an altitude between 82,000 and 97,000 feet, mostly above 90,000 feet, at Holloman AFB.

DOD officials announced that guided-missile spending would reach $51S million in fiscal year 1955 and $674 million in fiscal year 1950.