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FLIGHT International, 27 June 1963 1025 progress of the flight, the faultless operation of flight systems and that they felt perfectly well. Telemetric control data testify to the perfect functioning of all the systems of the spaceships. Recordings characterizing the state of the cosmonauts which were received during the night have been processed. The results of their deciphering show that both cosmo nauts slept soundly. Valery Bykovsky's pulse when sleeping was 45-52 and Valentina Tereshkova's was 52-60 beats per minute. The set conditions—temperature, pressure and air composition—are being maintained in the cabins of the spaceships. At 3 p.m. Moscow time Vostok 5 had made 66 orbits of the Earth, having covered a distance of over 2,600.000km. The period of its revolution was 87.8min with a minimum distance from the Earth's surface of 159km and a maximum distance of 193km. A great amount of scientific investigation, special experiments, vestibular and physiological probes, as well as observations of the Earth's surface, clouds, the stars and the Moon, has been carried out on board the spaceship Vostok 5 during the past four days. Important data have been obtained on the possibility of establish ing direct radio contacts using short and ultra-short waves. Vostok 6 has been orbiting the Earth for three days. The period of revolution of Vostok 6 is 88.1min, its minimum altitude above the Earth's surface is 174km and its maximum distance from the Earth is 218km. It has made 34 circuits of the Earth and covered 1.400,000km. All systems and instruments on board the Vostok 6 spaceship are functioning normally. Conditions most favourable for the work and rest of the cosmonauts are being maintained in the spaceships' cabins. Both cosmonauts feel well. At 10 p.m. Moscow time Vostok 5 was completing its 71st circuit around the Earth, having covered about three million kilometres. Bykovsky's pulse rate is 60-68 per minute; his breathing, 16-18 per minute. The spaceship Vostok 6 at 10 p.m. was on its 40th circuit around the Earth. The daily programme of flight has been completed. Tereshkova feels well. Her pulse rate is 64-76 per minute; her breathing, 18-20 per minute. All the systems aboard the two spaceships are working normally. Temperature, pressure and humidity in the cabins are being main tained within the fixed limits. The means of communications with the ground, of control of flight and the reception of information from the spaceships are working accurately. The data received are being immediately processed. The third day of the joint space flight is being brought to a successful conclusion. Progress reports, June 19 By 8 a.m. Moscow time on June 19 the spaceship Vostok 6 had completed more than 46 revolutions around the Earth, and the spaceship Vostok 5 had made more than 77 orbits. Valentina Tershkova woke up at 5 a.m. in conformity with the set regime of the flight. Her sleep was sound and composed. Her pulse during sleep was 56-68 beats per minute. At 5.10 a.m. Valentina Tereshkova contacted the Earth by radio and said that she felt well. She then transmitted the readings of all the control instruments of the spaceship Vostok 6, giving details of the operation of the spaceship's system and furnishing data on the composition of air, pressure, humidity and temperature of air in the cabin. Hygienic conditions in the cabin of the spaceship Vostok 6 are maintained within the set limits. In accordance with the programme, Valery Bykovsky awoke a little later, at 7.30 a.m. and, having established contact with the Earth, reported that he was feeling well. Cosmonaut number 5 slept soundly. During sleep his pulse rate was 52-60 beats per minute. The conditions in the cabin of the Vostok 5 spaceship are as follows: temperature, 16°C; pressure, 775mm; relative humidity, 55 per cent. All systems of both ships are functioning normally. Landing report—see page 1022. RECENT ORBITS The following list covers all artificial Earth satellites known to have been launched between May 11 and June 20. The previous "Forth coming orbits" list appeared in our May 16 issue. May 15 1963-15. Faith 7 carrying astronaut L. Gordon Cooper launched from Cape Canaveral in NASA flight Mercury-Atlas 9 into orbit at 100-166 miles, 32.55°, 88.7min. Craft and astronaut recovered after 22 orbits on May 16. May 18 1963-16. USAF satellite launched by Thor Agena from Vandenberg into orbit at 96-311 miles, 74.6°, 91.2min. May 22 1963-17. Cosmos 17, launched from the Soviet Union into orbit at 162-490 miles, 49°02', 94.82min. May 24 1963-18. Cosmos 18, launched from the Soviet Union into orbit at 130-187 miles. 65°01', 89.44min. June 13 1963-19. USAF satellite launched by "improved Thor Agena" from Vandenberg into orbit at 126-265 miles (approx). 81.7", 90.65min. June 14 1963-20. Vostok 5 carrying cosmonaut Valery Bykovsky launched from Baikonur into orbit at 112-146 miles, 65 \ 88.4min (preliminary data). June 15 1963-21 A. USAF satellite launched by Thor Agena from Vandenberg into orbit at 106-575 miles, 69.87 , 95.75min. Two "piggyback" satellites—Lofti 2A (1963-21B) and SR-4 (1963- 21C)—were ejected into orbit from the main payload. June 16 1963-22. USAF satellite launched by Blue Scout from Point Arguello into orbit at 454-483 miles, 89.97 . 99.76min. June 16 1963-23. Vostok 6 carrying cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova launched from Baikonur into orbit at 114-145 miles. 65 , 88.3min (preliminary data). June 19 1963-24. Tiros 7 meteorological satellite launched by Delta from Cape Canaveral into orbit at 386-403 miles. 58.23 . 97.4min. TIROS 7 SUCCESS The NASA launching of the Tiros 7 meteorological satellite into orbit from Cape Canaveral on June 19 marked the seventh conse cutive success in the Tiros programme and the 18th consecutive success for the Delta vehicle as a satellite launcher. The launching was timed to permit the satellite to obtain cloud-cover pictures over hurricane and typhoon areas during the forthcoming 1963 tropical storm season. Launched into orbit at 386-403 miles, 58.23 inclination and 97.4min period, the spacecraft carries two wide- angle-lens TV cameras, two infra-red experiments, and a probe to measure electron temperature and density. Titan 2 Squadron The US Assistant Defense Secretary, Arthur Sylvester, announced on June 13 that the first squadron of nine SM-68B Titan 2 ICBMs is now operational with the US Air Force. The new silo-based missile was officially described as having "a quick-launch capability comparable to that of solid-propellant missiles, such as Minuteman, and it can carry twice the payload." Gen Thomas P. Gerrity, USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Systems and Logistics, added that all six squadrons (54 loaded silos) will be operational before the end of 1963, and that Titan 2 "can fly up to 12,500 miles." NASA's Echo 2 inflat able passive-commu nication satellite is scheduled to be launched later this year. In a hangar at Lakehurst Naval Air Station, New Jersey, Aviation Machinist's Mate Eugenio Rodri guez uses a personal helium-filled balloon to enable him to inspect the skin of the Echo 2 prototype, which is made up from two layers of alumin ium foil, 0.00017 in thick, laminated to a Mylar plastic skin 0.00035in thick
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