NASA Authorization for Fiscal Year 1984: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate, Ninety-eighth Congress, First Session, on NASA Authorization for Fiscal Year 1984, March 8, 9, and 15, 1983U.S. Government Printing Office, 1983 - 223 pages |
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Page 66 - Assembly emphasized the urgency and importance of fully implementing the recommendations of the Second United Nations Conference on the Exploration and Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNISPACE 82...
Page 48 - The United States space program will be comprised of two separate, distinct and strongly interacting programs — national security and civil. Close coordination, cooperation, and information exchange will be maintained among these programs to avoid unnecessary duplication.
Page 9 - The United States Space Transportation System (STS) is the primary space launch system for both national security and civil government missions.
Page 115 - Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy In the Executive Office of the President and to serve as Science and Technology Adviser to the President.
Page 65 - Leadership, —obtain economic and scientific benefits through the exploitation of space; —expand United States private sector investment and involvement in civil space and space related activities, —promote international cooperative activities in the national interest; and —cooperate with other nations in maintaining the freedom of space for activities which enhance the security and welfare of mankind.
Page 202 - I think that is the last of our witnesses today, so this meeting is adjourned. [Whereupon, at 11:20 am, the subcommittee was adjourned.] ADDITIONAL ARTICLES, LETTERS, AND STATEMENTS STATEMENT OF AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Page 48 - ... observation; b) the Earth, its environment, its dynamic relation with the Sun; c) the origin and evolution of the solar system through solar, planetary, and lunar sciences and exploration; and d) the space environment and technology to advance knowledge in the biological sciences; 3) continue to explore the requirements, operational concepts, and technology associated with permanent space facilities; 4) conduct appropriate research and experimentation in advanced technology and systems to provide...
Page 65 - ... of space; • expand United States private sector investment and involvement in civil space and space related activities; • promote international cooperative activities in the national interest; and • cooperate with other nations in maintaining the freedom of space for activities which enhance the security and welfare of mankind. The...