U.S. Space Programs : Civilian, Military, and Commercial.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Artificial satellites in telecommunication.

Cartography.

Government productivity.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (18 pages) : digital, PDF file

monochrome

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2002.

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PDF

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; NASA and DOD 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.

Notes:

CRS Report.

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.

Other Format:

Microfiche version: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. U.S. Space Programs

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