Navy may return blimps to duty
The Navy is studying a revival of blimps for sea based radar and surveillance missions to warn ships of approaching cruise missiles. Six feasibility contracts are awarded to Goodyear, Sperry, Litton, Hughes, Westinghouse, and RCA, with studies due by December.
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Shuttle splash crash poses major problem space center report
Houston AP describes NASA concerns about water ditching for the space shuttle. Experts warn a failed engine could force an ocean landing. floatation depends on postimpact condition and crew hatch access. Runways are preferred with Spain as first option, Crete as a possible alternate, and others globally.
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