Public Works Appropriations for 1964: Hearings ... 88th Congress, 1st Session, Part 2 |
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... space ( Vela Sierra ) and are working with DOD on de- tection of nuclear detonations in space with satellite based sensor systems ( Vela Hotel ) . Obligations for plant and capital equipment in the weapons pro- gram are estimated at ...
... space ( Vela Sierra ) and are working with DOD on de- tection of nuclear detonations in space with satellite based sensor systems ( Vela Hotel ) . Obligations for plant and capital equipment in the weapons pro- gram are estimated at ...
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... space missions specified by NASA . The first phase of the AEC ROVER effort has centered around the nonflying Kiwi reactor . The Kiwi B - 4A test in November 1962 indicated the need for a substantial amount of additional testing of ...
... space missions specified by NASA . The first phase of the AEC ROVER effort has centered around the nonflying Kiwi reactor . The Kiwi B - 4A test in November 1962 indicated the need for a substantial amount of additional testing of ...
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... space power systems major atten- tion is being given to the lithium - cooled reactor experiment . This experiment is designed for a power level of 10 megawatts ( thermal ) with a target core life of 10,000 hours . In fiscal year 1964 ...
... space power systems major atten- tion is being given to the lithium - cooled reactor experiment . This experiment is designed for a power level of 10 megawatts ( thermal ) with a target core life of 10,000 hours . In fiscal year 1964 ...
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... SPACE NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM Mr. EVINS . You are spending a lot of money in the NASA program . Have we not a little duplication in this field ? Dr. SEABORG . We hope not . We have set up a joint office , the Space Nuclear Propulsion ...
... SPACE NUCLEAR PROPULSION PROGRAM Mr. EVINS . You are spending a lot of money in the NASA program . Have we not a little duplication in this field ? Dr. SEABORG . We hope not . We have set up a joint office , the Space Nuclear Propulsion ...
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... we were briefed very thoroughly for half a day or more , and then we inspected the plant . Then we went to Cape Canaveral and were briefed by the Space Administration and the military . We learned many things that I think 34.
... we were briefed very thoroughly for half a day or more , and then we inspected the plant . Then we went to Cape Canaveral and were briefed by the Space Administration and the military . We learned many things that I think 34.
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Page 8 - ... incidental thereto necessary in carrying out the purposes of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, including the acquisition or condemnation of any real property or any facility or for plant or facility acquisition, construction, or expansion; purchase (not to exceed four hundred and twenty-three for replacement only, including two at not to exceed $3,000 each) and hire of passenger motor vehicles...
Page 402 - Stores inventories are supplies, materials, and parts normally used or consumed in the production of source and special nuclear materials; in the maintenance of production plants, buildings, and other facilities; or in the operation of laboratories and experimental projects, communities and administrative activities. Stores exclude source and special nuclear materials, weapons components, special reactor materials, and other special materials.
Page 155 - The work contemplated under this project consists of many miscellaneous improvements, alterations, and additions, including minor new construction. Similar work is performed annually in order to provide for the continuity of operations, improvements to techniques, and reduction in operating costs in the facilities supporting the research and development programs. The project covers (1) all of the general plant requirements of the Argonne National Laboratory, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the...
Page 37 - The details of these amendments, the necessity therefor, and the reasons for their submission at this time are set forth in the attached letter from the Director of the Bureau of the Budget with whose comments and observations thereon I concur.
Page 110 - Public Law 85-846 authorized $3 million for the US part of the joint research and development program. This was increased by $7 million in Public Law 86-50. A further increase of $5 million was authorized by Public Law 87-701.
Page 3 - This program includes costs incurred by the Commission in furnishing materials and services to industrial organizations and other private parties apart from those which it provides normally for its own basic program. These costs are incurred only upon the request of others. Charges are made for these materials and services and the revenues derived are included under "Revenues applied.
Page 49 - These funds provide for the operation of Government facilities for the production of special nuclear and other special materials required for use in weapons manufacture, research and development and in the peaceful applications of atomic energy.