...Act of 1958, the law that initiated this nation's civilian space program, says that space activities should "be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind," and that the US will engage in "cooperation. . .with other nations and groups of nations." The US program,...

...and' international activities, the act begins by stating, "The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in...peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind." This general policy was also incorporated in United Nations resolutions between December 1958 and 1963....

...basic policy and purpose. The relevant paragraphs are: "(a) The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in...peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind. " (b) The Congress declares that the general welfare and security of the United States require that...

...by NASA Administrator James M. Beggs A Tradition of Triumph "The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in...peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind. " National Aeronautics and Space Act of 19)8 In 1957 the Soviet Union shook the world with the launching...

...space brings. An International Magnet Nations Working Together "The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that activities in...to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind . . . "The aeronautical and space activities of the United States shall be conducted so as to contribute...

...purpose, nor should it, I believe, be necessary. I believe the policy laid down by the Congress in 1958, "that activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind" is correct and should be maintained. Further, that the United States should continue to observe the...

...§roject. The American response was characterized in the 1958 Aeronautics and pace Act which stated that: "Activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind," and in cooperation with other nations and groups of nations." Despite its roots in nationalistic rivalry,...

...States space program, the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958. Basic tenets of this policy are: "Activities in space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind." "The general welfare and security of the United States require that adequate provision be made for...

...to the radiation and vacuum of space. Thus, space is a unique laboratory. NASA's charter explicitly states that "activities in space should be devoted...peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind." Space science research extends the frontiers of knowledge in accordance with that charter. Even while...

...amended, states that "The Congress hereby declares that it is the policy of the United States that space should be devoted to peaceful purposes for the benefit of all mankind." The Act also mandates ". . . that activities peculiar to or primarily associated with the development...