U.S. Space Programs : Civilian, Military, and Commercial.
Provides an overview of U.S. space programs and funding controversies relating to the intersecting roles of civilian, military, and commercial sectors. Examines current issues, including human spaceflight and space science and its applications; commercial satellite and imagery programs; and space-ba...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2001.
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| Series: | U.S. Congressional Research.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Provides an overview of U.S. space programs and funding controversies relating to the intersecting roles of civilian, military, and commercial sectors. Examines current issues, including human spaceflight and space science and its applications; commercial satellite and imagery programs; and space-based defense programs; international cooperation and competition; National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Department of Defense (DOD) space budgets; the Rumsfeld Commission reorganization of DOD space programs; early warning satellite systems; the role of the National Reconnaissance Office and the National Imagery and Mapping Agency; development of space launch vehicles; commercial space and trade issues; and ballistic missile proliferation. |
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| Item Description: | Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed July 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |