STG visit (jan 31, 1961 – feb 1, 1961)
Description:
Members of STG met with representatives of the Convair/ Astronautics Division 1 of the General Dynamics Corporation and Avco Corporation to monitor the progress of the Apollo feasibility study. Configurations and aerodynamics and Apollo heating studies were discussed. Current plans indicated that final selection of their proposed spacecraft configuration would be made by Convair / Astronautics within a week. The status of the spacecraft reentry studies was described by Avco specialists.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 31, 1961
feb 1, 1961
~ 24 hours