Military-Civil Space Program Could Cut Defense Budget
In Washington Col. R. D. Heins Jr argues transferring the Defense Department space program to NASA could trim costs. He notes Laird supports mixed programs but some officers favor NASA control to avoid duplication and expand civilian leadership, citing MOL aims and past launch history.
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