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Concerns Regarding Titan III Missile Guidance System

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0074

Dates

  • August 29, 1962
  • 87th Congress (1961-1963)

Scope and Contents

William A. Stead, Jr. wrote a letter to Senator Robert S. Kerr expressing concern over the guidance system chosen for the Titan III missile, believing it to be inferior and putting the US at a disadvantage in the space race. Senator Kerr responded, stating that he has asked the Air Force for their views on the matter and that his staff is also looking into it, promising to follow up once their research is complete.

Creator(s)

Kerr, Robert S. (Robert Samuel), 1896-1963

Congress 87th (1961-1963)

Policy Area Aeronautics; Government Operations and Politics; Constituent Correspondence

Tribal Affiliation(s) Non-Specified
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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