U.S.-Russian exchange program

Article Abstract:

Both US and Russia have agreed to facilitate extensive joint space programs. Projects such as the Soyuz TM and Progress spacecraft evaluation contract and the cosmonaut flights aboard the Discovery have already been approved. However, several programs such as the Atlantis/Mir docking modifications and Russian Mars lander purchases are still being considered.

United States, International aspects

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Battleground for boosters

Article Abstract:

The Space Subcommittee of the US House of Representatives' Committee on Science, Space and Technology has devised a replacement for the failed National Launch System. Called Spacelifter, the concept will undergo scrutiny by both Congress and the Clinton administration.

Product development, Launch vehicles (Astronautics), United States. Department of Defense. National Launch System Program, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Spacelifter (Rocket)

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Boosters versus bread lines

Article Abstract:

Severe economic conditions are causing problems for the former Soviet space program. These problems, as well as some optimistic developments for the Russian space program, are presented and discussed.

Economic aspects, Finance, Astronautics and state, Space policy, Commonwealth of Independent States

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