Coalition for Space Exploration Lauds Augustine Committee.HOUSTON Houston, city (1990 pop. 1,630,553), seat of Harris co., SE Tex., a deepwater port on the Houston Ship Channel; inc. 1837. Economy The fourth largest city in the nation and the largest in the entire South and Southwest, Houston is a port of entry; -- The Coalition for Space Exploration acknowledges the hard work and service to the nation by the Review of U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee and its chairman Norm Augustine. The committee was able to re-examine re·ex·am·ine also re-ex·am·ine tr.v. re·ex·am·ined, re·ex·am·in·ing, re·ex·am·ines 1. To examine again or anew; review. 2. Law To question (a witness) again after cross-examination. the nation's future course in space and assess that additional investment and commitment are needed to keep America on a trajectory Trajectory The curve described by a body moving through space, as of a meteor through the atmosphere, a planet around the Sun, a projectile fired from a gun, or a rocket in flight. that is innovative, sustainable and safe. The options preserve an essential American spirit of exploration and discovery, while establishing a framework for bold new strides. These are challenging economic times, but this is not the moment to turn away from leading a global space exploration effort that will stimulate technology development, create high-tech jobs and inspire a new generation of scientists, explorers and engineers. We look forward to President Obama and Congress weighing in on the choices provided by the Augustine Committee, charting an inspiring course and determining the proper pace for the journey. It's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to shape a 21st century agenda that keeps America at the forefront of exploration, one befitting be·fit·ting adj. Appropriate; suitable; proper. be·fit  ting·ly adv.Adj. 1. our country's greatness. About the Coalition for Space Exploration The Coalition for Space Exploration is a group of space industry businesses and advocacy groups that collaborate to educate and inform the public and Congress on the value and benefits of space exploration and to help ensure the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. remains a leader in space, science and technology - key factors that benefit every American, strengthen our nation's economy and maintain our national security. |
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