Word: maneuverable
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Fogged Windows. The space doctors' worst fear-that the cold-plagued astronauts would suffer ear damage during re-entry-was not realized. As Apollo's cabin pressure was raised from the 5.3 Ibs. per sq. in. maintained during space flight to sea-level pressure of 14.7 p.s.i., the...
In some desperation, Humphrey even offered to finance an hour's television debate. Nixon put out the word that the maneuver was just a gimmick and "the issue is closed." He explained that he was reluctant to debate Humphrey solely because George Wallace would legally have a right to...
Simulated Rescue. After firing thrusters on the attached Saturn 4B to maneuver in orbit, the astronauts cut loose the joined Apollo command and service modules while they were passing over Hawaii. "If this were the lunar mission," explained Haney, "that is aproximately the point where we might ignite the Saturn...
Italy's state-run enterprises, which already dominate a sizable amount of the country's business, last week pulled a stunning coup. With a stealth that would have impressed Machiavelli, they gained virtual control of the biggest Italian private company, Montecatini-Edison, a widely diversified manufacturer of chemicals...
The fear that Wilson might decline to appear or that he might agree to do so only if the meeting were closed to the public seems to have been unfounded. Nevertheless, it is difficult to guess exactly how much Wilson will reveal about his Committee's report because such reports...