A Forecast of Space Technology 1980-2000,

Abstract

The purpose of this document is to forecast the future of space technology in the United States during the last quarter of this century. Through science and technology, we have the means for ennobling the life styles of humanity and answering the questions which human beings have asked throughout history. Or, we have the means for global destruction. As ever, civilization and society are on trial, confronted with crises in population growth, natural resources, energy, pollution, and worldwide social, political, and economic unrest. With the dramatic space accomplishments of the United States during the past decade, this is an appropriate time to assess the position of the space program and its technology vis-a-vis the needs and hopes of the American and global societies during the next few decades.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA327961

Entities

People

  • J. N. James
  • R. R. Mcdonald

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Astronautics
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Communication Channels
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Engineers
  • Health Services
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Multiple Access
  • Quantum Yields

Readers

  • Economics
  • Educational Psychology

Technology Areas

  • Space