AF flight 7. Airspeed calibration flight. Plane attained mach 0.925. References: 49 , 97 .

Range achieved 569.8 km. Deviation from aim point -0.8 km. Launched at 0905 local time. References: 283 , 344 .

AF flight 3. First powered flight. References: 49 , 97 .

NACA flight 17. Mach 2.24. References: 49 , 97 .

Manhigh III reached 98,000 feet (29,900 m) with Lieutenant Clifton McClure aboard.

NASA announced the appointment of Joseph F. Shea as ASPO Manager effective October 22. He had been Deputy Director (Systems) in OMSF. George M. Low, OMSF Deputy Director (Programs), would direct the Systems office as well as his own. Robert O. Piland, Acting Manager of ASPO since April 3, resumed his former duties as Deputy Manager. References: 16 .

KH-7 type satellite. References: 5 , 126 , 278 .

A drop in the boilerplate 6A series, using flight-qualifiable earth landing system (ELS) components, failed because the braking parachute (not a part of the ELS) did not adequately stabilize the vehicle. MSC invited North American and Northrop-Ventura to Houston to explain the failure and to recommend corrective measures. References: 16 .

A test model of the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, designed to simulate lunar landings, was flown by former NASA X-15 pilot Joseph Walker to an altitude of 91 m (300 ft). Built by Bell Aerosystems Company under contract to NASA, the research craft had a jet engine that supported five-sixths of its weight. The pilot manipulated solid-fuel lift rockets that supported the remaining one-sixth, and the craft's attitude was controlled with jets of hydrogen peroxide. References: 16 .

Because of wind conditions, an abort of the Apollo spacecraft from a Saturn V in the near-pad region would result in land impact. To ensure the maximum potential safe recovery of the crew during a near-pad abort, certain forms of preparation within the abort area were being considered. Tests were being prepared at MSC and KSC to determine the most favorable soil condition for spacecraft landing. The capability of the spacecraft to sustain a land impact was also being investigated by MSC. References: 16 .

Pompidou visited Baikonur and was shown Bion and other open projects. This was in marked contrast to the exhibit provided to De Gaulle in 1966.

Area survey photo reconnaissance satellite; returned film capsule; deployed capsule. Biological investigations and study of the physical characteristics of outer space. References: 1 , 2 , 6 .

Investigation of the upper atmosphere and outer space. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 99 .

First launch of new geosynchronous ballistic missile early warning satellite. Exploded in orbit. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 , 67 , 107 , 274 .

250 orbits. Microgravity research. Space materials research (conducted jointly with Germany). References: 1 , 2 , 6 , 69 .

Microgravity; retrievable capsule ejected into higher orbit. References: 1 , 2 , 5 , 6 .

10 C-band, 2 Ku-band transponders. Stationed at 78.42 deg E. References: 2 , 5 , 6 .

18 C-Band transponders. Stationed at 113.06 deg W. References: 2 , 5 , 6 .

Unmanned resupply vessel to Mir. Launched into an initial 194 x 242 km x 51.7 deg orbit. Docked with Mir's rear of the Kvant module port on 10 Oct 1995 20:32:40 GMT (Soyuz TM-22 was docked to the front port). Undocked on 19 Dec 1995 09:15:05 GMT. Destroyed in reentry on 19 Dec 1995 16:15:00 GMT. Total free-flight time 2.36 days. Total docked time 69.53 days. References: 2 , 6 , 275 , 276 .