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Space shuttle plan questioned by top scientists and officials
A top scientist argues the cost of the manned space shuttle program, estimated around 13 billion to 15 billion, outweighs its scientific value. Dr. James Van Allen backs unmanned Pioneer missions to Jupiter as cheaper, while space agency officials push extended manned flights for medical science and exploration. Political disputes over launch and recovery bases in California and Florida intensify as yearlong site selection delays loom.
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America
Aerospace Economy
Congress
James A. van Allen
Department of Physics and Astronomy
University of Iowa
van Allen
Tio
Jupiter
Scieftce
Cape Kennedy
Bis
Brookhaven
N.Y
van Alen
Manned Spacecraft
Manned Space Flight Centers
Houston
Huntsville
Ala
Space “Agency
Earth
Space
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Edwards ‘Air Force Base
California