The President's national space policy encourages private sector investment and involvement in civil space activities. Last November, the President designated the Department of Transportation as lead agency for the commercialization of expendable launch vehicles. This presents a substantial challenge to the United States Government, since the guidelines and requirements that are set now will have great influence on whether American firms can become a viable competitive industry in the world launch market. There is a dual need to protect public safety and free the private sector launch industry from needless regulatory barriers so that it can grow and prosper.


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    Title :

    Comments on the commercialization of expendable launch vehicles


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1984-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English