March 20, 1995

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COVER STORY

French Wind Tunnels: New Capabilities, Users

French aeronautics facilities will rely on smaller efforts as large aircraft programs are reduced, but technical upgrades are maintaining competitiveness

By CRAIG COVAULT10 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Russians Launch Astronaut to Mir

First flight of a U.S. astronaut to Mir space station underscores the challenges faced by the two space powers as they implement new cooperation

By CRAIG COVAULT8 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Lockheed Martin Maps Post-merger Strategy

NEW YORK Lockheed Martin Corp. is working toward a June 30 deadline to complete a blueprint that management will follow in restructuring the aerospace/defense industry's newest—and largest—contractor. Shareholders of Lockheed Corp. and Martin Marietta Corp. last week overwhelmingly approved their merger, and a majority voted in favor of a new incentive-compensation program for executives.

By ANTHONY L. VELOCCI5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Single Shuttle Contractor Urged

WASHINGTON Two reviews of the space shuttle program—one by distinguished outsiders, the other by NASA insiders convened because of concerns about workforce reductions so far—have concluded further cuts can be made without compromising safety.

By JAMES R. ASKER5 min

HEADLINE NEWS

Astro 2 Reaps Uv Data

WASHINGTON Astronomers were delighted with the ultraviolet data being gathered on shuttle Mission 63, the Endeavour was performing nearly flawlessly and the crew had conserved propellant. But that was not enough to lead NASA managers to extend what was already planned as the longest shuttle mission to date.

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