Nimbus 2
NASA launches the Nimbus 2 satellite, designed to observe weather patterns from orbit and test new weather and climate detection technologies. Nimbus 2’s only means of data storage fails within weeks, and that system’s only backup fails later in the year. Nimbus 2 is shut down in 1969 when the system it uses to maintain orientation to Earth’s horizon also fails.
Doctor Who: The Final Phase
The 71st episode of Doctor Who airs on the BBC. This is part four of the story now collectively known as The Space Museum. Peter Craze and Jeremy Bulloch guest star.
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The Twilight Zone: The Brain Center At Whipple’s
The 153rd episode of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone airs on CBS. Richard Deacon and Robby the Robot (Forbidden Planet) star.
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Mercury 9
The final manned Mercury flight, Mercury 9 (nicknamed Faith 7) puts astronaut Gordon Cooper in orbit for over a day. Over the course of 34 hours, Cooper circles Earth 22 times, performing small-scale experiments and photography tasks. With Mercury astronaut Deke Slayton grounded due to health issues, only six of the Mercury seven have flown. Development of a two-seater descendant of the Mercury design (initially called “Big Mercury” but now known as Gemini) is well underway, along with the development of the Apollo spacecraft that will succeed Gemini and take men to the moon. Cooper is the last solo American space pilot until Mike Melvill flies the experimental SpaceShip One into suborbital space in the 21st century.
Tales Of Tomorrow: The Ink
The 82nd episode of the science fiction anthology series Tales Of Tomorrow airs on ABC. Much of the second season is missing, including this episode.
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