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Space shuttle funds survive Senate vote amid budget clash
The Senate rejected Mondale’s bid to delete $110 million for early design of a reusable shuttle, despite warnings of waste. Proponents argue satellites and space tech bring environmental, communications and medical benefits, while NASA costs remain disputed. California saved jobs and funds from the vote, as NASA’s broader program pressures continue.
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Sen
Walter Mondale
D-Mini
Earth
Mondale
Mars
Gordon Ayiot
R-Colp
Senate Coalition
Alan Cranston
D-Calif
Cranston
George Murphy
Calif
Edward Gurney
D-Fla
Air Force
California
National Space and Aeronautics Administration
Rocketdyne Division
North American Rockwell
Canoga Park
Aerojet General
Sacramento
General Dynamics
San Diego
Lockheed Space and Missiles Co
Sunnyvale
NASA
Nixon