NASA claim quickens NIH pulse

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NASA's assertion regarding the space station Freedom's indispensable role in biomedical research annoyed the director of NIH. A reply letter presented to the NASA chief administrator indicated the NIH's demand that NASA must first evaluate the viability of their scientific projects before posing such claims.

Author: David, Leonard
Science and technology policy, United States. National Institutes of Health, Space shuttles, Space medicine

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EOS dump

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NASA's Earth Observing System was reviewed before the House Subcommittee on Space. Federal agencies could aid in the development of the program, using more economical sensor technology and making sure that unpredictable and changing priorities are considered.

Author: David, Leonard
Planning, Investigations, United States. Congress. House. Subcommittee on Space Science and Applications, United States. Goddard Space Flight Center. Earth Observing System

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Ex-Skylab team takes a dive

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The former crew of Skylab 4 was reassembled to take part in developing the design for the Freedom space station. The three astronauts took part in simulated weightlessness experiments in a water-filled mock-up of the Freedom space station.

Author: David, Leonard
United States, Officials and employees, Design and construction, Manned space flight, Astronautical research, Space stations, Freedom (Space station), Weightlessness simulators, United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Skylab Program

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