HERALD OF THE ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE USSR (SELECTED ARTICLES)

Abstract

A NEW STAGE OF LUNAR STUDY: A review is presented of the structural and physical characteristics of the moon. The composition and formation of the surface, possible exsistance of atmosphere, and temperature of the moon are discussed in relation to studies conducted in the USA, France, Russia and Ireland. FLIGHT OF THE SECOND COSMIC SHIP: A report is given of the press conference held on August 24, 1960, by the Presidium of the USSR Academy of Sciences. The purpose and the preliminary results of the Soviet flight of August 19, 1960 which carried experimental animals and other living organisms around the earth are discussed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 11, 1961
Accession Number
AD0268871

Entities

Organizations

  • National Air and Space Intelligence Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Atmospheres
  • Eukaryotes
  • Laboratory Animals

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Combustion science or combustion engineering.
  • Political Science/ International Relations/ European Studies

Technology Areas

  • Space