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100 1 _aUnited States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Astronautics.
245 1 4 _aThe Practical Values of Space Exploration :
_bReport of the Committee on Science and Astronautics, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighty-Sixth Congress, Second Session
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2006-11-24
508 _aProduced by Audrey Longhurst, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Practical Values of Space Exploration" is a governmental report composed by the Committee on Science and Astronautics of the U.S. House of Representatives, dating from the late 20th century. The document delves into the rationale behind the U.S. investment in space exploration, specifically addressing how taxpayer dollars contribute to broader societal benefits. Emphasizing economic, educational, national security, and day-to-day living improvements, the report aims to clarify the practical returns of the space program to citizens who may question its value amidst other pressing societal needs. At the start of the report, the writers discuss the necessity of providing taxpayers with an understanding of why significant funds are allocated to space initiatives. They acknowledge the skepticism present among some citizens regarding the perceived benefits of rocket launches and satellite missions. Through a clear and accessible introduction, the report outlines that the endeavor is driven not simply by ambition but by the anticipation of substantial payoffs—both seen and unforeseen—that extend far beyond military applications. It highlights the dual goals of fostering national security and contributing to economic prosperity, while hinting at the transformative impacts that research and innovations derived from space exploration might have on everyday life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAstronautics -- United States
653 _aAstronautics and civilization
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19911
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