Sep 8 1986
From The Space Library
Boeing Aerospace Company was selected for a one-year con-tract with two one-year options, valued at $1 million annually, to encourage U.S. firms, with private investment, to join with NASA to explore the application and utilization of new and innovative technologies for the mutual benefit of both parties. Isaac T. Gillam, NASA Assistant Administrator, Office of Commercial Programs, noted, "Use of the microgravity environment of spaceflight for research leading to commercial development, production, and application of technologies and materials needed on Earth is a key to the Nation's future in the world economic market." Boeing, familiar with the needs and procedures of both the firm and NASA, would provide the technical and business services necessary to help commercial users prepare proposals to NASA and act as an intermediary. (NASA Release 86-127)
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