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New Space Policy Promotes International Cooperation, Private Industry

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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

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By Marina Malenic The Obama administration has issued a new national space policy that emphasizes international cooperation and support for a robust space industrial base. In a written statement issued June 28 by the White House, President Barrack Obama said the new plan would "rapidly increase our capabilities in space while bolstering America's competitive edge in the global economy." "The United States will engage in expanded international cooperation in space activities," the policy document states. "The United States will pursue…

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