Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Support for Space Exploration Program 1979-07-06 1979-07-06 McKinley, Kenneth H. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection CAC_CC_17_3_0000, Box 170, Folder 34, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/55 CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0004 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0000-National%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Administration,%201975,%201979,%201981,%201983,%201986-1989/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0004_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/867044 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0000-National%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Administration,%201975,%201979,%201981,%201983,%201986-1989/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0004.pdf correspondence Banks and banking--United States; Education--United States 2 Pages The document discusses a recommendation from the Oklahoma Delegation for Mr. Jim Hartz to be selected as a civilian passenger on a Space Shuttle flight. NASA's Advisory Council has submitted a report outlining recommendations for flying a private citizen on the Space Shuttle. The report recommends opening space flight to all people and outlines criteria for potential candidates. The NASA Administrator has not yet acted on the report, but suitable announcements will be made if a decision is made to consider applicants for the observer flight program. Text Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Support for OSU's Role in Aerospace Education Service Project: A Thank You Letter to Congressman English 1979-07-06 1979-07-06 McKinley, Kenneth H. http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/ eng 96th (1979-1981) Glenn Lee English, Jr. Collection CAC_CC_17_3_0000, Box 170, Folder 34, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/55 CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0003 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0000-National%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Administration,%201975,%201979,%201981,%201983,%201986-1989/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0003_thumbnail.jpg https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/archival_objects/867043 https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Glenn%20Lee%20English,%20Jr.%20Collection/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0000-National%20Aeronautics%20and%20Space%20Administration,%201975,%201979,%201981,%201983,%201986-1989/CAC_CC_017_3_170_34_0003.pdf correspondence 1 Page The document is a series of letters from John Homer expressing his support for the United States' space exploration program to various members of Congress. Homer emphasizes the economic benefits and potential technological advancements that space exploration could bring, and urges the recipients to consider the importance of space exploration when making decisions. Text