January 30, 1984

January 30, 1984

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Editorial

Reagan’s Space Challenge

By William H. Gregory

Space Technology

President Orders Start on Space Station

By Craig Covault

Space Technology

Station Decision Overrode Strong Opposition

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Editorial

Reagan’s Space Challenge

Space was an ambivalent subject in the first three years of the Reagan Administration. The new President was high on military space—specifics initially undefined—and supported the NASA space shuttle. Private enterprise in space was a hot item, and it led to an abortive effort to sell off government-funded civil weather and Earth resources satellites to commercial operators.

By William H. Gregory

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Space Technology

President Orders Start on Space Station

$8-billion program will insure the U. S. a manned flight presence to maintain leadership in technology, exploration

By Craig Covault

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Space Technology

Station Decision Overrode Strong Opposition

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Space Technology

USAF Flight Tests Asat Weapon

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Satellite Communications

Japanese Launch Direct TV Broadcast Satellite

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Aeronautical Engineering

E-6 Fund Cut Expected to Spur Debate

By Clarence A. Robinson

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Aeronautical Engineering

U. S., Italy Discuss Iranian Helicopters

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Management

Japan Seeks $12.5-Billion Defense Budget

Tokyo—Japanese government last week issued Its Fiscal 1984 defense budget of $12.48 billion, about 6.5% more than the current year and only slightly less than the Japanese Defense Agency requested. It reflects 0.991% of Japan’s gross national product, just under the constitutional limit of 1 % on defense spending.
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Coast Guard Flight Tests HU-25A With Aerojet Aireye Sensor Package

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Management

Europeans Oppose U. S. License Shift

By Paul Mann

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