Astronaut Scientific Debriefings, 1962-1963

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the study of and twilight scattering and similar phenomena a

6. For Vair glow and optical studies, the photo-detection system and a series of filters available, a screen for operating the U.V. anglow visually (including a possible fluorescent plain filter to study by fluorescence) the ultra-violet) should be incorporated into the spacecraft.

Because a number of scientific experiments appear reasonable following the success of the Mercury orbital flight, in consideration of the presently planned manned-space-flight-program, some recommendations are we should take apparent to take advantage of the improvements in the program. scientific exploration of the solar system and in astronomy. At headquarters, it is recommended that

a. The assignment of a Program Chief and supporting staff in the space science reporting to the Director of Space Sciences for scientific exploration of the Manned Space Flight Program and,

b. The formation of a committee or sub-committee be formed including such people as Roche, Minnaert, Toursey, Sekera, and so forth to include the scientific community

c. The formation of that a branch or division at one of the centers be created as a scientific team for direct support of the astronaut-scientists who venture into sys-solar space.

M. Dubni

Idea Denmy Pigny

Culler Pillans

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