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manned orbiting laboratory [′mand ′ȯr·bəd·iŋ ′lab·rə‚tȯr·ē] (aerospace engineering) An earth-orbiting satellite which contains instrumentation and personnel for continuous measurement and surveillance of the earth, its atmosphere, and space. Abbreviated MOL. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In 1966, Fullerton was selected to serve as a member of the flight crew for the Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory program, which was canceled in 1969. MOL, the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, and NERVA, the Nuclear Engine for Rocket Vehicle Applications, would be canceled a few years later. He got a graduate degree in aeronautics and was chosen as an astronaut for the Air Force Manned Orbiting Laboratory Program in 1966. |
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