National Aeronautics and Space Act: Hearings Before the Special Committee on Space and Astronautics, United States Senate, Eighty-fifth Congress, Second Session, on S. 3609, a Bill to Provide for Research Into Problems of Flight Within and Outside the Earth's Atmosphere, and for Other Purposes...U.S. Government Printing Office, 1958 - 413 pages |
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Page 298 - ... to bring about by peaceful means, and in conformity with the principles of justice and international law, adjustment or settlement of international disputes or situations which might lead to a breach of the peace...
Page 320 - I propose that we agree that outer space should be used only for peaceful purposes. We face a decisive moment in history in relation to this matter. Both the Soviet Union and the United States are now using outer space for the testing of missiles designed for military purposes. The time to stop is now.
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Page 370 - The Agency shall seek to accelerate and enlarge the contribution of atomic energy to peace, health and prosperity throughout the world. It shall ensure, so far as it is able, that assistance provided by it or at its request or under its supervision or control is not used in such a way as to further any military purpose.
Page 337 - Chairman of the Committee on Medical Research of the Office of Scientific Research and Development, and such others as the President may from time to time determine.
Page 267 - Cooperation by the United States with other nations and groups of nations in work done pursuant to this Act and in the peaceful application of the results thereof...
Page 295 - The delivery to both Houses shall be on the same day and shall be made to each House while it is in session. The...