It is a great personal satisfaction to participate

In this first experiment in communication

Involving the use of the satellite balloon known as Echo

This is one more significant step in the United States program

Of space research and exploration

The program is being carried forward vigorously by the United States

For peaceful purposes

For the benefit of all mankind

The satellite balloon which has reflected these words

May be used freely by any nation for similar experiments in it's own interest

The United States will continue to make freely available to the world

The scientific information acquired from this and other experiments

In it's program of space exploration