SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP84-00933R000300030003-5
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• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 15, 2016
• Document Release Date: January 6, 2004
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: November 23, 1981
• Content Type: MF

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CONFIDENTIAL
November 23, 1981
MEMORANDUM FOR
THE
VICE PRESIDENT
THE
SECRETARY OF STATE
THE
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
THE
COUNSELLOR TO THE PRESIDENT
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DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND
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THE
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE TO THE
UNITED NATIONS
THE
CHIEF OF STAFF
TO THE
THE
DEPUTY CHIEF OF
STAFF
THE
CHAIRMAN, JOINT
CHIEFS
THE
DIRECTOR, ARMS
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BUDGET
PRESIDENT
TO THE PRESIDENT
OF STAFF
AND DISARMAMENT
SUBJECT: Space Transportation System
The President has approved the issuance of the attached
National Security Decision Directive on the Space Trans-
portation System.
I/ I
Richard V. Allen
Assistant to the President
for National! Security Affairs
cc: Director, Office of Science
.and Technology Policy
Administrator, National
Aeronautics and Space
Administration
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Review on Nov 20, 1985
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL November 13, 1981
NATIONAL SECURITY DECISION
DIRECTIVE NUMBER 8
SPACE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Recognizing the importance of space programs in the broad
commercial, civil, and national security needs, the United
States is committed to a vigorous effort that will ensure
leadership in these areas. The Space Transportation System
(STS) is a vital element in fulfilling these needs. (U)
This decision establishes national policy that. shall guide
the activities related to the STS. The United States will
continue to develop the STS through the National Aeronautics
and Space Administration in cooperation with the Department
of Defense to service all authorized space users. The STS.
will be the primary space launch system for both United States
military;-and civil government missions. The transition to
the Shuttle should occur as expeditiously as practical. (U)
The STS is a national program requiring sustained commit-
ments by all departments and agencies.. NASA will assure the
Shuttle's utility to the civil government and non-government
users. In coordination with.NASA, the Department of Defense
will assure the Shuttle's utility to defense and integrate
national security missions into the Shuttle system. Launch
priority will be provided to national security missions, and
such missions may use the Shuttle orbiters as dedicated
mission vehicles. Major changes to STS program capabilities
will require my approval. (C)
CONFIDENTIAL
Review on Nov 13, 1985
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