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James A. Van Allen lab journal, September 1959-January 1961
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5/17/60 (Tues) During latter part of last week (Thursday the 12th I believe it was): N.A.S.A. attempted to orbit the 100 feet aluminum coated Mylar sphere for "Project Echo" with a Thor-Delta. The try was unsuccessful. - apparently second-stage failed "somehow"
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5/17/60 (Tues) During latter part of last week (Thursday the 12th I believe it was): N.A.S.A. attempted to orbit the 100 feet aluminum coated Mylar sphere for "Project Echo" with a Thor-Delta. The try was unsuccessful. - apparently second-stage failed "somehow"
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