U.S. Civilian Space Policy Priorities: Reflections 50 Years After Sputnik

Stine, Deborah D.

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Space activities;    Space policy;    International cooperation in astronautics;    Space exploration;   

RP-ID  :  RL34263
RP-ID  :  RL34263_2008Jun20

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report describes Sputnik and its influence on today's U.S. civilian space policy, the actions other nations and commercial organizations are taking in space exploration, and why the nation invests in space exploration and the public's attitude toward it. The report concludes with a discussion of possible options for future U.S. civilian space policy priorities and the implication of those priorities.