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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-005
This folder contains memoranda regarding the launch of meteorological satellite TIROS III and providing space launcher assistance to other countries. Also included in this folder is a report by the United States Air Force discussing the U.S. space program and the following goals: earliest practicable achievement of manned lunar exploration, early international operational satellite communication capability, early international satellite weather prediction capability, an aggressive program of scientific investigation, and support of an adequate booster program capable of meeting civilian and military needs.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-002
This folder contains a report of the long range plans for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) encompassing scientific investigations in space, satellite applications, manned space flight, launch vehicle development, and research and technology. Also included in the report are target dates for major missions, projected annual launchings, and the projected annual budget for the lunar expedition program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. National Security Files
JFKNSF-307-001
This folder contains a report of the long range plans for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) encompassing scientific investigations in space, satellite applications, manned space flight, launch vehicle development, and research and technology. Also included in the report are target dates for major missions, projected annual launchings, and the projected annual budget for the lunar expedition program.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-082-007
This folder contains material collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Topics include high energy accelerators; manned nuclear power aircraft; Project Rover; the NASA budget; and a meeting between NASA, Bureau of the Budget, and the President. Also included in this folder is an issue of Space Age News magazine and a paper by E.B. Skolnikoff titled, "Abstract of Possible Scientific Projects for International Cooperation."
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-140-029
This file is part of an addition to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Papers, and consists of material that was recovered by the National Archives and Records Administration on behalf of the Kennedy Presidential Library from the estate of Robert L. White. The file contains a report by Robert M. White regarding space activities, including a review of the national space program; long range plans for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration); military space programs; scientific observation and exploration; and non-military applications of space technologies.
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Papers of John F. Kennedy. Presidential Papers. President's Office Files.
JFKPOF-067-017
This folder contains memoranda between the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, and Jerome B. Wiesner, Special Assistant to the President for Science and Technology. Topics include an acceleration of the manned lunar landing program, a coordination of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding the Gemini program, a nuclear test ban, and Plans for Progress results after six months and one year.
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USNASA
Records 1956-1966 (bulk 1961-1963). Microfilm copies of speeches, biweekly reports to the White House, minutes of staff meetings, correspondence with the White House, and publications; includes records of the Office of the Administrator, Office for Legislative Affairs, Office of Manned Space Flight, Office of International Programs, Office of the General Counsel, and the Office of Administration. Hard copy includes historical studies, chronologies, reports, publications, scientific and technical publications, press releases, photographs, event programs for Presidential visits, and newsletters by NASA field facilities.