1969 NASA Authorization: Hearings, Ninetieth Congress, Second Session, on H.R. 15086 (superseded by H.R. 15856)

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Committee Serial No. 3. Considers H.R. 15856, a revised version of H.R. 15086; pt. 3: Continuation of hearings on H.R. 15086 (subsequently replaced by H.R. 15856), to authorize NASA funding for FY69. Focuses on progress of lunar and other planetary exploration programs of the Office of Space Science and Applications; pt. 4: Focuses on progress of technological utilization, and data tracking acquisition programs of the Office of Advanced Research and Technology; Index: Index to hearings considering H.R. 15086, (subsequently replaced by H.R. 15856), to authorize NASA funding for FY69.

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Page 221 - To increase the return on the national investment in aerospace research and development by encouraging additional uses of the knowledge gained in those programs.
Page 129 - Apollo Lunar Exploration Organization In the interest of increasing the effectiveness and planning for lunar exploration beyond the initial Apollo lunar landing, the various headquarters program elements working on these activities have been merged into a single integrated unit which will be jointly staffed by the Office of Manned Space Flight and the Office of Space Science and Applications. Inasmuch as the initial programs for lunar exploration using automated spacecraft such as...
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Page 2 - Administrative operations" appropriation for periods not in excess of twelve months beginning at any time during the fiscal year. (f) Appropriations made pursuant to subsection l(c) may be used, but not to exceed $35,000, for scientific consultations or extraordinary expenses upon the approval or authority of the Administrator and his determination shall be final and conclusive upon the accounting officers of the Government.
Page 2 - Administrator determines such action to be necessary because of changes in the national program of aeronautical and space activities or new scientific or enginering developments, and (2) he determines that deferral of such action until the enactment of the next authorization Act would be inconsistent with the interest of the Nation in aeronautical and space activities.
Page 3 - It is the sense of Congress that it is in the national interest that consideration be given to geographical distribution of Federal research funds whenever feasible...
Page 146 - NASA is played by the two groups having operational responsibilities: the Office of Manned Space Flight and the Office of Space Science and Applications.
Page 93 - In closing, I would like to express my appreciation for this opportunity to appear before the subcommittee.
Page 118 - With your permission, I will submit my statement for the record and will summarize it for you today.
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