SAIS SATELLITE
QUESTION
Mr. President, there have been reports which indicate that
the United States will probably launch its first reconnaissance satellite
early this fall, Could you tell us whether we intend to go ahead with
this launching in the light of the recent furor over intelligence
eathering operations? Could you also tell us something more about the
operation that Samos will perform?
ANSUTER
I do not wish to comment on this matter in the belief that
discussion of any plans concerning the Semos satellite would be
premature at this time.
ATLAS ICBH SHOT
(If suecessfully launched)
QUESTION
lr. President, could you tell us your reaction to the 9,000
mile Atlas shot? Also, could you tell us whether there is any particular. |
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This Atlas shot - which was quite an accomplishment - is to me a
telling indication of the preat strides we are making in the missile
field. Iam, of course, pleased that the shot and its objectives were
successfully achieved.
I see no reason to suggest that there is any particular
significance to be attached to the firing of this shot at this time.
The .iir Force made known, some time ago, that such a shot would be
undertaken. I see this simply as nart of the general missile research
and development program being carried on by the Defense Department =
and nothing more.
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significance in the firing of this shot at this time?