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June 26, 1958

Letter, A. Bakulev et al. to Comrade N.S. Khrushchev

Proposal from biomedicine specialists addressed to Nikita Khrushchev to create a new scientific-research institution dedicated solely to study the biomedical aspects of space exploration. The authors ask that a unit from the Air Force’s existing Institute of Aviation Medicine be detached and made into a new institute for space medicine.

July 11, 1961

Record of a Conversation of Cde. N.S. Khrushchev, with the Ambassador of India, S. Dutt

The conversation between Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev and Indian Ambassador S. Dutt centers on bilateral relations, disarmament, and global political tensions, particularly concerning Berlin, nuclear disarmament, and US foreign policy. Khrushchev emphasizes Soviet strength in missile technology and space exploration, expressing criticism of Western powers, especially the United States, for their imperialist policies and reluctance to engage in meaningful disarmament. The discussion also highlights Khrushchev's respect for Prime Minister Nehru and India's neutral but supportive stance, with plans for Nehru to visit the Soviet Union. The conversation concludes with mutual affirmations of goodwill and shared interests in promoting global peace and cooperation.

This document summary was generated by an artificial intelligence language model and was reviewed by a Wilson Center staff member.

October 5, 1957

Pravda Newspaper Article, 'Announcement of the First Satellite'

Announcement of the launch of the first artificial "sputnik" satellite by the Soviet Union.

September 26, 1957

Council of Ministers Decree, 'On the Launch of an Artificial Satellite of the Earth'

Approving the launch of the first Soviet satellite.

September 26, 1957

Decree of the CPSU Central Committee Presidium, 'On the Launch of an Artificial Satellite of the Earth'

Presidium (Politburo) decree approving launch of satellite

September 24, 1957

Note of V. M. Riabikov, K. N. Rudnev, and Others to the CPSU Central Committee About the Work to Launch Artificial Earth Satellites

On preparations to launch first Soviet satellite

February 15, 1957

CPSU Central Committee Presidium Decree, 'On Measures Connected with Carrying out the International Geophysical Year'

Presidium (Politburo) decree approving request to launch a simpler satellite at the beginning of the International Geophysical Yea

January 5, 1957

Proposal On the First Launches of Artificial Earth Satellites Before the Start of the International Geophysical Year

Suggesting launch of a smaller and simpler satellite before the beginning of the International Geophysical Year

July 4, 1956

Note of Academician I. P. Bardin to N. S. Khrushchev about the Position of Soviet Representatives at a Conference of the Special Committee for the International Geophysical Year

What Soviet scientists could reveal about Soviet plans when traveling abroad

January 30, 1956

USSR Council of Ministers Decree, 'On the Creation of ‘Object D'

Council of Ministers decree officially approving the launch of a satellite during the International Geophysical Year

Pagination