Abstract In January, 2004, the Bush Administration launched the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), a bold and forward-thinking space exploration policy, directing NASA’s human spaceflight program for decades to come. To accomplish the VSE,2 NASA initiated the Constellation Program, tasked with developing a Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV) and a new heavy lift cargo launch vehicle (CaLV). Unfortunately, in common with previous presidents, Bush seemed to forget his enthusiasm for the US space program almost immediately after vacating the announcement podium! The lack of follow-up to the VSE echoed the forgotten policies of President H.W. Bush, who, although more committed to the space exploration program than his son, was unable to ensure the survival of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI), the program created during his tenure.


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    Title :

    Chinese and American space exploration programs


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    Publication date :

    2010-01-01


    Size :

    21 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English