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The NSS should not change it's position of not entering the political and military debate in response to the September 11 terrorist attacks. It should continue concentrating on living, working and playing outside of Earth's atmosphere. Issues that should be considered include the budget for increased security, how NASA can contribute to increased airline security, and openness in sharing scientific information.
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The role of NASA and the U.S. space program in national security in the 21st century, as envisioned by the Hart-Rudman Commission and U.S. government, is explored. The Commission did not mention NASA in context of funding of the intelligence community during the next 10 years.
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NASA head Sean O'Keefe faces difficult challenges as he seeks to provide a balance between the needs of space-based research that will benefit American industry and the requirements of bringing the international space station (ISS) into 'IP core complete' status by 2004.
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