Opening Of The Commonwealth Spaceflight Symposium World Astronautical Week - On London: Organised by the British Inter planetary Society - the Commonwealth Space flight Symposium and World Astronautical Week Opened this morning at Church House, Westminster. Many person - famous in the field of Space travel research are ti lecture on its many aspects.Photo Shows Dr.W.F. Hilton who is one of the world's leading aerodynamics 0 explains the function of a new Pyramid type space - ship which is expected to be used in the future.It is said that this type would travel at about 18,000 m.p.h. and return its occupants safely to earth. he is using a model of the 'Pyramid' satellite. Seen at the meeting this morning.
Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.
Photo is dated 08-08-1956.
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