NASA to launch 10 flights in 1984 year
NASA plans ten shuttle flights in 1984 starting Friday from Cape Canaveral. Vance Brand leads a six woman three man crew including untethered space walks to rehearse for the Solar Max repair mission in April. The year will see 52 astronauts, six female and three Black, with commercial satellite deployments and a first all military flight.
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Space station good for business
President Reagan urged a manned orbiting space station to boost commerce and research, saying it would create new opportunities for industry and a stepping stone for future exploration. The plan envisions NASA leading development within a decade with an estimated 8 billion cost and 150 million startup funding in fiscal 1985. Sen. Bingaman urged focusing on peace and reducing tension with the Soviet Union, criticizing arms talks and urging renewed dialogue.
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