June 1958

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Space Science Board of 16 members established by National Academy of Sciences, with Dr. Lloyd V. Berkner as Chairman, to advise and assist in formulation of U.S. post-IGY space research program and to foster cooperation with space scientists in other nations.


NACA-USAF meetings concerning applicability of all solid-propellant launch vehicle (later named Scout) to meet USAF requirements.

Recovery of first data capsule at AMR after successful separation from a Thor IRBM at reentry.