The Booster Gap: U.S. vs USSR Space Race, 1961-03-05

Item — Box: 16, Folder: 18

Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_16_18_0006

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the analysis of Russian lead in booster rockets, comparing their advancements to those of the United States. It mentions the increasing payload capabilities of Russian rockets, the potential capabilities of future US rocket systems, and the reasons for the US falling behind in booster technology. The text concludes that the US may never catch up to Russia in booster technology unless significant changes are made.

Dates

Creation: 1961-03-05

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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