could not be answered earlier and at much lower cost by a humanrated LDEF. 11) Design studies of large power satellites, emphasizing reliability, simplicity, ease of manufacture and conservative technology, with less emphasis on the achievement of minimum weight. 12) Study of an unmanned asteroidal probe, emphasizing the confirmation of carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen resources in the asteroids. Of these recommendations, it should be noted that (1) and (2) constitute endorsement of programs already under way. (9), though negative in tone, reinforces a decision already made. (8), (10), (11) and (12) are recommendations for taking broader, less restricted viewpoints in conceptual designs already under way. Of the remaining five recommendations, four relate to research of a modest scale which could be carried out wholly at the surface of the earth, at a cost much lower than for operations in space. Only one, (6), is a recommendation for a study leading to a new operation in space. Even that is relatively inexpensive, because it would be entirely within the launch-vehicle capacity of the space shuttle. In closing, I would like to comment on the question of the jurisdiction of executive agencies. This fiscal year the federal government has budgeted"^ 678 million dollars for nuclear fission research, 147 million for nuclear fusion, 253 million dollars for fossil fuel research, and 25 million for solar power research. Most of that is channelled through ERDA. If our calculations are correct, a most promising lead toward low-cost power without
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