Military space plan meets resistance despite Titan 3C test
Washington reports the Titan 3C powered a 11 ton payload into orbit but defense leaders pause a full MOL push. Secretary McNamara and aides question mission parameters and the need for large boosters, while Congress urges accelerated MOL development. Recon satellites already gather global imagery and missile warning data.
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Titan 3C to launch nine payloads toward the moon
An Air Force Titan 3C rocket may lift nine payloads toward the moon to test surface strength. The mission includes three segments per payload during lunar approach and could pave the way for a future lunar soft landing surveyor craft. Delays could shift use of Titan 3C for manned and unmanned space tasks.
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Engle Joins Elite X-15 Astronauts With Record Flight
Air Force Captain Engle, 32, completed 13 flights in the stubby-winged X-15 reaching 244000 feet at 3888 mph. Teammates Lt. Col. White and Maj. Rushworth earned winged-astronaut ratings by surpassing 50 miles and 264000 feet. Civilian Joseph Walker holds higher X-15 records of 354000 feet and 4104 mph, having exceeded 50 miles three times.
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Milstein Missed Glasses Delays Vienna Violin Solo
Violinist Milstein forgot his eyeglasses at the hotel after a Vienna concert. Ushers rushed to help as he began the performance and later recovered his glasses. The incident caused a brief pause before the artist resumed with the piano and ensemble.
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