Surveyor Craft Test Successful at Holloman AFB Alamogordo NM
The Surveyor spacecraft completed a full descent under its own power at Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo. The test used a 3.5 second descent after balloon release from about 1000 feet. NASA aims to learn lunar surface details before manned moon journeys. The event marks a milestone in unmanned lunar exploration.
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Surveyor Craft Cleared For Soft Landing Test
NASA's Surveyor spacecraft completed its first soft landing test at Holloman Air Force Base New Mexico. The craft is built to perform similar lunar landings and continue lunar exploration goals.
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Nuclear Pact Rejected amid China Pledges and Fallout Reports
Amid reports of a massive nuclear test yield and ongoing Warsaw discussions, the United States rejected Peking’s offer for a mutual no first use pledge. Officials noted uncertainty about future use while diplomacy continued. observers cited radiation warnings and broader disarmament talks.
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