Explorer Jupiter-C launch described in orbit attempt
Observers watched the Jupiter-C rocket attempt to place a satellite in orbit. The dry launch used a Redstone first stage with a spinning upper bucket of small rockets, sending a silver satellite nose over populated regions as Ernst Stuhlinger activated the upper stages to achieve orbital velocity.
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Start to Space Von Braun States Explorer Start
Von Braun says Explorer marks a long range program to center outer space with satellites valued for science military and communications. Defense Secretary Weilch Mcmiroy praises the joint achievement. Army satellite carried two transmitters aboard Vanguard and Jane Tange micro transmitter expected to radio for weeks to months. No official rocket details available before launch.
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Jubilant crowds greet Jupiter-C launch in Huntsville
In Huntsville Alabama thousands cheered the successful Jupiter C satellite launch. Police and fire engines blasted sirens as Mayor R B Searcy presided over celebrations near Redstone Arsenal. Moscow reported Sputnik I had completed 1,263 orbits by Friday night.
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Moon era of Hitler terror and Jupiter project reveal
Secretary Hagerty briefed President Kennedy on developments past midnight as Jupiter-C and Redstone missile tests progressed. Brig Gen Goodpaster reported a successful launch while observers detailed the three stage system and German rocket heritage. Henry Cabot Lodge began a three week goodwill tour through the Middle East and Asia.
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Army Jupiter C launch called great by astronomer
Cambridge report quotes Dr Fred L Whipple, director of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, praising the Army Jupiter C missile launch as a marvelous achievement. He expresses delight and eagerness to know if a satellite was placed successfully.
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Moonwatch Teams Alerted Global Sighting of Explorer 1
Cambridge reports Moonwatch teams alerted to track the first American satellite Explorer 1 after its Cape Canaveral launch. Campbell notes 35 to 40 degree inclination. Satellite may be visible at dawn in southern hemisphere and at dusk in the western United States with observers worldwide contributing sighting data from Japan, Australia, Hawaii, South Africa, and the U.S. observatories.
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Beck Trial Delayed At Tacoma Tax Evasion Case
Beck, retired Teamsters Union president, received a three week delay in his income tax evasion trial. The start moved from April 14 to May 5 in U S district court in Tacoma.
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