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In <1993Jan06.171601.10077@eng.umd.edu> sysmgr@king.eng.umd.edu (Doug Mohney) writes:

>	A) Alan will fight for Freedom and favor it over renting space
>	   on Mir, yet Freedom has yet to be launched. Mir Exists. 

Hmmm... I don't think anybody has ever accused me of fighting for
Freedom. Now I do think we should build ISF and other smaller, cheaper
facilities. Some crewed and others not. In the meantime I do indeed
support flying experiments on Mir.

I do this so that we can execute more experiments in a cost effective
manner. That way we can develop the materials and processes wich will
make space pay off and free space development from the whims of
Government.

>	B) Alan will fight to shut down the 4 Shuttles, a multibillion
>	   dollar program ) and replace them with a
>	   Soyuz sitting on a U.S. booster. Which hasn't been launched, but
>  	   with a few hand-waving tricks, manages to respark the whole
>	   U.S. aerospace industry. 

Lower cost attracts more demand. Compare the number of four function
calculators sold in 72 for $150 with the number sold today for $1.95.

Yes I think that lowering costs will respark the industry.

     Allen

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