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Sakss, U. J.

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New directions in the NASA program

This paper reports on the current activities of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and discusses several new directions in NASA's program. The Space Transportation System (STS) is operational and is now performing a wide variety of missions, including repair of spacecraft on orbit. A family of upper stages are available for missions requiring higher energy than the Shuttle alone can provide. With routine access to space assured by the STS, the U.S. is ready to take its next logical step into space with development of a permanently manned Space Station. In addition, NASA is supporting a program for increased commercial development of space through a government-industry partnership.

Sakss, U. J.↗

The current programs of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration

This paper discusses the U.S. civil space programs carried out by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The current status of NASA's major program elements, including current funding, for space transportation systems, space science, and space applications are described. In discussing each area, the current status of NASA's major international cooperative projects is briefly described in terms of the respective responsibilities of the partners and the anticipated launch date and operational period of each mission. Also described are NASA's plans for future missions using the Space Transportation System (STS), with emphasis on possible development of an earth-orbiting manned space station.

Pedersen, K. S.↗