RAS PN05/45: Human Space Exploration
Written by David Elliott
Tuesday, 18 October 2005

***The Royal Astronomical Society Commission assigned to investigate “The Scientific Case for Human Space Flight” has recommended that the British Government re-evaluates its long-standing opposition to involvement in human space exploration.

After 9 months of expert consultation and gathering of evidence from many sources, the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) Commission assigned to investigate “The Scientific Case for Human Space Flight” has presented its final report to the Society’s Council.
The three independent Commissioners conclude by recommending that the British Government re-evaluates its long-standing opposition to involvement in human space exploration.***

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