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The Detroit Tribune
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
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Continuation of story on Soviet scientist Nesmeyanov's resignation, seen as shift to practical space and missile research; fueled by Florida satellite sighting and European rumors of moon orbit attempt. Detroit Tribune, May 27, 1961.
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Certain informed sources in Washington, however, interpreted the resignation as evidence of the Kremlin's intention to direct "pure research" toward practical and immediate results, i.e., missiles, space vehicles and heavy industrial machinery.
The guessing in Washington was further excited yesterday by a report from the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory of an "unpredicted, bright satellite" seen at Jupiter, Fla. Tracking stations around the world were asked to keep watch. IN EUROPE, IT WAS RUMORED THAT THE SOVIETS HAD ATTEMPTED TO ORBIT A SPACE VEHICLE AROUND THE MOON.
AS PRESIDENT OF THE ACADEMY, MR. NESMEYANOV, SIXTY-TWO, HAD CHARGE OF SOVIET SPACE PROJECTS.
DETROIT TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1961 9
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Washington, Jupiter Fla., Europe, Soviet Union
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May 27, 1961
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Informed sources interpret Soviet scientist Nesmeyanov's resignation as the Kremlin's shift toward practical research for missiles and space vehicles. Washington speculation increases with a report of an unpredicted bright satellite sighted in Florida and European rumors of a Soviet attempt to orbit a space vehicle around the moon. Nesmeyanov, 62, oversaw Soviet space projects as Academy president.