Concerns Regarding Titan III Missile Guidance System, 1962-08-29

Item — Box: 12, Folder: 1

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0074

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.

Dates

Creation: 1962-08-29

Creator

From the Collection: Kerr, Robert Samuel, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1949-1963); 12th Governor of Oklahoma (1943-1947), 1896-1963 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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