From: utzoo!decvax!cca!REM@MIT-MC@sri-unix
Newsgroups: net.space
Title: DoD cargo
Article-I.D.: sri-unix.1674
Posted: Tue Jun  8 00:44:08 1982
Received: Wed Jun  9 00:57:46 1982

From: Robert Elton Maas 
I think it's quite appropriate for Reagan to make a speech at tne
completion of the four-flight test program. After all, we've known for
10 years that we were going to build the shuttle, but only next month
will we know (at a confidence level of whatever four flights provides)
that the contraption really is going to work like we all hoped. The
first flight would have been a good time to speak, but the end of the
fourth flight is an excellent time too. Speaking at the second or
third flight would however have been non-canonical.

I hope he announces a goal of permanent manned presence in space (i.e.
a continuously-manned space station, like the USSR almost has already).
I hope he also announces research to prove the availability of
materials in space needed for largescale industry and habitat.
......... There, I've written a postcard to Reagan to that effect, and
will go mail it right after sending this message. (Every little bit
helps, one card equals 10k votes.)