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James A. Van Allen journal, December 1954-October 1955

Page 143

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Call from Kurt Stehling several days ago: N.R.L. will supervise the first small satellite project via Glenn L. Martin. Expect to develop the system around the Viking-Aerobee Hi - Deacon three stage system. -------------- 26 September Ray Missert called yesterday. On Saturday, 24 September 1955, General Mills flew his ionization chamber apparatus to ~100,000 feet. Was at about this altitude for 10 hours. Started from Minneapolis and drifted north-easterly. Was followed by plane & cut down at ~ 7:30 PM since it was drifting toward very
 
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