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NASA Set to Intensify Exploitation of Outer Space
United States space program enters 1964 with NASA moving from preparation to fruition. James E. Webb predicts intensified development of rockets and craft to lead space exploration this decade. 1963 saw mixed progress with Mercury and Gemini efforts, Advancements include Ranger 6, Syncom 3, Telstar 2, and Nimbus planning delayed to 1964. NASA’s staff grew from under 9,000 to over 30,000 as the nation lays space groundwork for lunar ambitions and future missions.
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Washington
United States
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
James E. Webb
Kennedy
Valentina Tereshkova
Valery F. Bykovsky
U.S
Mier Khrushchev
Atlantic
South America
U. S
Holmes
Faram
Imoon
Joseph F. Shea
George E. Mueller
Brik
Manned
Re Tram
Idondo Beach
Calif