KSC chief bails out as shuttle budget nose-dives

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Kennedy Space Center Dir. Robert Crippen has resigned from his post after 25 years of distinguished service with NASA. People close to the former Space Shuttle commander revealed that Crippen had expressed great concern over the rate the Shuttle program's budget is being cut by government.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Space shuttles, United States. John F. Kennedy Space Center, Crippen, Robert Laurel

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Selling space

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Pro-space advocates must promote the advantages of continuing space exploration instead of stating the financial gains that can be achieved in such ventures. The promotion of better life in space can be helpful in attracting possible capitalists and government supporters.

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A report from the European Space scene

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A description of six schemes for space exploration in which European countries may wish to take part is presented. It is envisaged that 15 per cent of the funding will come from Europe.

Europe, Discovery and exploration, Outer space, Space exploration, Strategic aspects

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