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October 23, 1959
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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U.S. civilian and military space leaders announce plans to accelerate big rocket development for space exploration, seeking more funds from Congress. The Saturn project transfers from Army to civilian control, led by Wernher von Braun in Huntsville, Ala., aiming for a powerful booster twice that of Russia's Lunik.
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Space Missile Leaders Disclose Plans For High-Gear Rocket Development
WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Civilian and military space leaders disclosed plans today for an effort to speed development of big rockets for space exploration. Congress will be asked for additional funds. They reported: 1. The transfer of the Saturn project from military to civilian control will be followed by "considerable augmentation." 2. The work will continue to center in Huntsville, Ala., and the team of scientists headed by German-born Wernher von Braun is expected to carry on the work they have been doing. The Saturn project aims at development of a booster rocket with 1½ million pounds of thrust approximately twice as powerful as the rocket used by the Russians to send their Lunik around the moon. Two days ago, President Eisenhower announced a decision to transfer the project from the Army to the civilian agency. Dr. Herbert York, Defense Director of Research and Engineering, told the news conference "It should have been done one year ago," but he said the delay had probably had little effect on development of the huge rocket booster, designed to be the first stage of a vehicle capable of hurling a manned satellite into space.
WASHINGTON, (AP) -- Civilian and military space leaders disclosed plans today for an effort to speed development of big rockets for space exploration. Congress will be asked for additional funds. They reported: 1. The transfer of the Saturn project from military to civilian control will be followed by "considerable augmentation." 2. The work will continue to center in Huntsville, Ala., and the team of scientists headed by German-born Wernher von Braun is expected to carry on the work they have been doing. The Saturn project aims at development of a booster rocket with 1½ million pounds of thrust approximately twice as powerful as the rocket used by the Russians to send their Lunik around the moon. Two days ago, President Eisenhower announced a decision to transfer the project from the Army to the civilian agency. Dr. Herbert York, Defense Director of Research and Engineering, told the news conference "It should have been done one year ago," but he said the delay had probably had little effect on development of the huge rocket booster, designed to be the first stage of a vehicle capable of hurling a manned satellite into space.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Saturn Project
Rocket Development
Space Exploration
Wernher Von Braun
Eisenhower
Huntsville
What entities or persons were involved?
Wernher Von Braun
President Eisenhower
Dr. Herbert York
Where did it happen?
Washington, Huntsville, Ala.
Story Details
Key Persons
Wernher Von Braun
President Eisenhower
Dr. Herbert York
Location
Washington, Huntsville, Ala.
Event Date
Today
Story Details
Civilian and military leaders plan to speed up Saturn rocket development under civilian control, led by von Braun, for manned space missions, following Eisenhower's transfer announcement.