Canberra Times in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

U S Congress Reopens Space Debate

The article describes a renewed Congress debate over funding for space exploration, weighing manned missions versus unmanned research. It notes President Kennedy's push for leadership in space, the influence of the space race with the Soviet Union, and fiscal questions about reallocating funds and civilian benefits from the program. Several scientists and economists argue for staged exploration and broader use of space research.