A background of the US space launch effort with emphasis on the Air Force and its role in the shuttle program lays the foundation for a description of the President's initiative on commercializing space launch. A brief discussion follows on the current status of the marketplace, both buyers and sellers. This is followed with a short section providing the personal insights of the author. The conclusions form a backdrop for several recommendations which are proffered by the author for additional consideration by the reader. Keywords: Federal budgets, Space technology, Space shuttles.


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    Title :

    Commercializing Space Launch: One Military Man's Perspective


    Contributors:
    L. A. Kouts (author)

    Publication date :

    1988


    Size :

    64 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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