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America at the thresholdThe Space Exploration Initiative is a challenge issued by President Bush that will return America to the Moon to stay and onward to Mars by 2019. In doing this, six 'visions' guide and direct the space efforts. These efforts are: Knowledge of the universe; Advancement in science and engineering; U.S. leadership; Technologies for Earth; Commercialization of space; and Strengthened U.S. economy. Why the Moon and Mars were chosen as the objects of exploration is examined. Ten recommendations are provided for the effective implementation of the SPI, along with a detailed examination of each.
Document ID
19910013888
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Book
Authors
Synthesis Group
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publisher: United States Government Publishing Office
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
91N23201
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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