Concerns Regarding Titan III Missile Guidance System
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_31_6_12_1_0074
Dates
- Creation: August 29, 1962
- Creation: 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.
Language of Materials
English
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