Aug. 27, 1959 - Opening of the Commonwealth Spacelight Symposium World Astronautical Week - in London:Organised by the British Interplanetary Society - the Commonwealth Spaceflight Symposium and World Astronautical week opened this morning at Church House, Westminster. Many persons famous in the field of Space travel research are to lecture on its many aspects. Photo shows Dr.W.F. Hilton who is one of the world's leading aerodynamicists 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
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Aug. 27, 1959 - Opening of the Commonwealth Spacelight Symposium World Astronautical Week - in London:Organised by the British Interplanetary Society - the Commonwealth Spaceflight Symposium and World Astronautical week opened this morning at Church House, Westminster. Many persons famous in the field of Space travel research are to lecture on its many aspects. Photo shows Dr.W.F. Hilton who is one of the world's leading aerodynamicists 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. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)