February 14, 1977

February 14, 1977

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Editorial

Science as Exploration

Space Technology

Shuttle Orbiter, Carrier Is Readied for Flight

By Donald E. Fink

Landsat Hearing

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Editorial

Science as Exploration

The budget submitted this year will, if approved, reinvigorate the NASA space science program. It will establish that the United States intends to maintain world leadership in space science, exploration and technology. Our new start proposal for the space telescope, conceived about 15 years ago, is guaranteed to open up new vistas in astronomy. . . .
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Space Technology

Shuttle Orbiter, Carrier Is Readied for Flight

Edwards AFB, Calif.—Flight phase of the space shuttle approach and landing test program, during which the No. 1 Rockwell International orbiter will be carried aloft on the back of a modified Boeing 747, is scheduled to begin Feb. 18, following the successful mating of the two vehicles here at National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Dryden Flight Research Center.

By Donald E. Fink

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Landsat Hearing

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Space Technology

European Space Officials Ponder Budget, Program

By Robert R. Ropelewski

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Study Funds Sought

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Space Technology

Ariane Proposed to Intelsat and Comsat

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Resources Satellite

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Management

Soviet Strategic Lead Seen by 1980s

By Cecil Brownlow

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F100 Fire

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Management

Carter to Propose Quick SALT Agreement

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