What Will Be the Future of US Space Policy?

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The future of the United States space program is critically under review, with the Bush Administration preparing to issue a Presidential Directive that will shape human space flight and exploration for the next generation. The current human space flight program faces significant scrutiny from Congress, media, and the public regarding its purpose and direction. Stakeholders are advocating for adherence to international agreements, such as the Outer Space Treaty, to ensure responsible space exploration. The outcome of this review will have lasting implications for U.S. space policy.

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The future of the United States space program is at stake. Its human space flight program is grounded, and the purposes that it serves are being questioned, in Congress, in the media, and in the general public. The Bush Administration is now conducting a high level review of U.S. space policy, with the goal of issuing a Presidential Directive, perhaps in a few weeks. It may set the course for human space flight, and all space exploration, for a generation.

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“The Bush Administration is now conducting a high level review of U.S. space policy, with the goal of issuing a Presidential Directive, perhaps in a few weeks.”

I really hope that it’s nothing like the current US Space Command Doctrine:
http://www.fas.org/spp/military/docops/usspac/

I just hopes he keeps in mind the Outer Space Treaty.
 

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