Space transportation forecast conference, February 10-11, 1998 : Quarterly Launch Report : special report

PDFResearch PaperCommercial space transportationConferencesArtificial satellitesTechnologyLaunchingEnvironmentTelecommunicationsWashington (District of Columbia)United States. Federal Aviation AdministrationUnited States. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space TransportationNTL-AVIATION-Aviation Planning and PolicyNTL-AVIATION-Aviation - Newsletters & JournalsUS Transportation CollectionThe Federal Aviation Administration's Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation (AST) convened the first national commercial space transportation forecast conference on February 10-11, 1998. For the theme, Commercial Space Transportation in the 21st Century: Technology and Environment, 2001-2025, conference topics covered a variety of issues concerning the commercial space transportation industry for the next century. The conference brought together leaders in the commercial launch, satellite, and telecommunication industries; government and military officials; and academia to explore the future of the rapidly growing U.S. commercial space transportation industry and future industry developments, both domestic and international. Participants shared their visions on technology development, international competitiveness and cooperation, business opportunities, and government oversight requirements