A BRIEF LOOK AT SOVIET MANPOWER PROBLEMS FOR SPACE PROGRAMS,
Abstract
The indications are that the Soviets will be increasingly squeezed for manpower to continue the competition in space development. The populations of the U.S. and U.S.S.R. are roughly the same. The Soviet Gross National Product (GNP) and standards of living, even by 1970, will be less than 50% of the U.S.; yet, Soviet military expenditures are about the same as ours. The output per capita in the U.S.S.R. is approximately 63% of the U.S., indicating a lag in automation and other modern manufacturing techniques. But the Soviet space goals are essentially the same as those of the U.S. There are three factors which could permit the Soviets to significantly reduce manpower deficits. First, outdistancing the U.S. in training engineers and scientists. Second, steadily increasing the productive output per capita. Finally, failure of the U.S. to design its Gross National Product optimally focused on goals. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0412335
Entities
People
- H.c. Sebring
Organizations
- General Electric