Today In History Highlights From Mid-Century Events
The entry lists notable events on this date: the 1945 signing of the United Nations charter in San Francisco by Allied nations, 1797 patent for the cast iron plow, 1857 Victoria Cross awards, 1977 US troops in France, 1935 compulsory labor in Nazi Germany, 1946 Britain’s notice, ten years ago Truman warned on defense cuts, five years ago US note over East Germany, one year ago a drive to ransom Cuban invasion prisoners.
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Eisenhower
United States
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Russia
East Germany
Titan 2 Manned Flight Hurdles Found With Vibration Issue
Titan 2, built as a weapon and bomber of space capsules, faces vibration problems during Titan 2 engine burnout that could hinder Gemini astronauts. Air Force and NASA researchers aim to reduce longitudinal shake, which risks control of the capsule during crucial launch moments. General McCoy expects a fix and plans for manned Titan-Gemini launches in late 1964 or 1965.
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Air Force
Civilian Space Agency
John L. McCoy
Titan
Ballistic Systems Division
McCoy
Titan 2 readiness and cost details revealed by McCoy
In a wide interview McCoy stated Titan 2 will be ready on NASA schedule and will share common objectives with NASA on man rating. He said Titan 2 costs less than Titan 1 despite greater range and payload, estimating $200 million per unit for six squadrons.
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
McCoy
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