@S1-A.ARPA,@MIT-MC:amon@cmu-ri-fas.arpa (05/16/85)
From: Dale.Amon@CMU-RI-FAS The following is a preliminary copy of the letter that has (by now) gone to the members of the Senate Science, Technology and Space Subcommittee. I have posted this just so everyone who was kind enough to support us knows exactly how we are using your names. Again, thank you. I will be sure to let you all know how effective this effort has been. =========================================================================== FROM SCIENTISTS FOR A MANNED SPACE STATION TO SENATE SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPACE SUBCOMMITTEE MAY 7, 1985 SENATOR S,T, & SP US SN WASH DEAR SIR: We are writing to you as scientists who have been working in the field of science for many years. It is our judgement that NASA's Manned Space Station will be of great scientific value. We want to indicate our strong support for this project on its scientific merits. We urge your support of NASA's request of $230 Million for the space station in FY 1986. The space station will provide a vital working environment for the evolution of space science. In recent testimony before the HUD-Independant Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, Dr. Gordon A. Smith, Vice-President of Public Policy for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics stated, "We believe that every dollar spent now in the conceptual phase [of the space station] has the potential leverage to reduce costs when it comes to full-scale development" (May 2, 1985). The NASA FY 1986 budget request represents a committment to maintainance of vital research and development programs. The critical research base provided by NASA would be furthur eroded by any cutbacks in the FY 1986 NASA budget request. Therefore, we urge your support of a vigorous space program by voting for full funding for NASA and for $230 Million for the Space Station. Sincerely, Signed by: