Elyria Photographer Joins Cape Canaveral Space Crew
Alex Bosmeny, now based at Cape Canaveral, is a veteran photographer and recorder for US space launches. He has filmed Gemini, Apollo and Dyna Soar programs and traveled from Elyria to Grand Turk Island for debriefings, while balancing a full personal life with Pat and two children.
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Climbers Study Aids for Moon Crew Selection
Dr. James T. Lester, a mountain psychology expert, analyzed the Everest team to identify traits that help crews live under stress. His interviews and assessments, funded by the Office of Naval Research, aim to guide future astronaut and submariner selection for cramped, challenging environments.
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Eclipse watching threat to vision urges safety
New York officials warn a solar eclipse next Saturday can cause permanent retinal burns from direct viewing. The National Society for the Prevention of Blindness cites cases in Utah and Washington state and suggests safe watching methods such as television viewing or projecting the sun’s image onto a screen.
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Astro group buys junkyard axle for eclipse comet study
A NASA Goddard group buys a rusted 20 truck axle for a tracking device to study sun‑near comets during the Catank Me eclipse. The $2,500 setup aims to mount cameras and observe brightness changes, with about six Goddard scientists taking part.
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Safety checks reduce hazards of missiles
Cape Canaveral reports show the impact prediction system and trained safety officers keep missile tests safe. Two unsuccessful launches, one an Atlas attempt to orbit a space capsule, ended with controlled destruct actions and no injuries. The system guides range safety officers and recovery teams, mapping flight paths and populations along routes.
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Byrd base afloat as Ross Sea iceberg carries camp away
Navy icebreaker spots Admiral Byrd’s Little America base drifting in the Ross Sea 300 miles from its original site. The camp, one of four Little America outposts, sits on the movingRoss Ice Shelf where ice falls doom the camps per National Geographic officials.
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Von Braun defends Apollo space plan in interview
CAPE CANAVERAL UPI Wernher Von Braun defends the 20 billion dollar program to land men on the moon this decade. He predicts a potent space transportation system from Saturn V and credits his team for the Saturn program and Explorers 1 milestone.
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Missiles and Space Effort Through Bosmenys Lens
Alex Bosmeny, ex Elyrian, documents hundreds of missile launches from submarines silos and pads. He profiles Snark Thor Blue Scout Minuteman Atlas Agena Pershing Centaur Titan II Titan IIIB Redstone and more with notes on launches targets and safety. His photos capture Echo Ranger lunar probes and Atlas AGENA missions framing America’s early space activity.
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Underwater House Planned for Red Sea Test
An underwater habitat 30 feet long and 11 feet high will be lowered to the Red Sea bed this summer. Eight men will inhabit the structure for six weeks as part of a test program conducted by researchers.
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