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mlnottHvNermal. IIL Sua, July The Pantegraph A-l eyond the Moon-What's in Store? scientists will be able work'reliexe the. pneny. ho MVmed Jjjbm J' Heyts bl A year earlier, UeW spacecraft wiU me nrs in- bo launch- By MaixU tm ta tii months at a time fa needs ttT 14 a uo-iear tourney to nuhrdi NASA may oe ac ting as much as one half to one pace-and someday eve. take tm Eirfltr w-y their families along.

NASA ftock nply lhat cent of the gross imiwo per in the years Spaco Factories cut-back In the space program F(rodlK-t CNP) Once tha space statioa is a wouldnl benefit the poverty from .975.35. Jupiter. Small orbiting craft nill circle Venus and Mara la 1972-73. followed by Venus-Mercury fly-by -n -n 1975. These reconnaisaanct) missions, plus research data 0Wawl feVtTTt Kilt lOfl With the GN'P rapidly ap-uroaching one-trillion dollars a year, a recent "gathered icauitriru 1 I A iatwa ei shmjij set the staa.

Awauo. maca-une soing concern. Mueller hopes to 'program. More likely, says attract the business and lav! Robert Jastrow at the Goddard dustrial community into space. Institute for Space Study, any Without the drag of gravity, saved on space explora-dustry may be able totion would be immediately manufacture purer products soaked up by the Defense than it can on earth.

Departments gargantuan Mueller mentions materials are! But why go beyoiid the moon. th nutinffr'Because it there," says Jas- translated this amount into flights to the pla- billion annually for space dur' tj the 196Us. Tha exact date ing that period. jjj nar(j to predict. "Onca Mart they've built the hardware for Vikings on wiaro Meanwhile, space scientists wars v.

-u. said a spokesv are designing planetary probes to pinpoint it, r--. A.i trow, "and it man nature to crucibles used on earth roiifAPnia'B Anvi Lab. as 1 1 that will take us tar oeyona we -lim Thi. mmr.

we will let'oratory. winch is handling explore space just man's nature to i noneer miiuu. But officials of the Science) American Nawtpaptt Alliance KENNEDY SPACE CENTER. Houston The ear is 1971 and you're bucking rush-hour commuter traffic on the way to the airport. With luck, you should just make the I a m.

space shuttle and get out to the plant tn time for the board meeting. Then tomorrow. Marge will be meeting you for a weekend on the moon. To fans of NBC-TVs Star Trek, this is ho-hum stuff. Yet.

only 10 years ago. most space scientists thought such projections were just about as fictional as the TV series. Today, most of them would call this a conservative view of the next decade in space. If the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) gets the funds it wants, its planners are talking about making space stations a going concern in five years instead of ten. By the mid 1970s, they hope to see mea living in huge orbit- Editor's Nett: If all gees as eiptcted, twe ef tht Apolla II astranauts now heading towards tht moon will shortly become tht first humans tvtr tt stt foot on tht lunar surface.

Tht goal Everest" the first closeup look at Mars( Not all NASA officials are from the Mariner Six Seven downcast about future funding, flybys. And in 1973, the first nt unmanned Vikine space craft and Technology Advisory Com The production of immense crystals for electronics and virtually perfect castings are two more advantages that may spring from a plant hundreds of miles from earth. I But the space station win only be possible if wt have a cheap mittee have spoken of landing a man on Mars no later than 1382. Ntxt: To Mars and Beyond Aft UJV auw the Science and Technology will land on the Martian sur-Advisory Committee are' face. way to get there.

The huge Saturn rockets used in the Apollo program cost many million dollars per shot, and they're not reusable. So, concurrently with plans for the space station, NASA contractors are working to develop a low-cost transport system for use by non-astronauts. Like An Airline Such shuttles'' would Space Station Made of Modules consideration. They would bt placed in space orbit as nteded and as thty bt-como available. Artiit'i concept of a pro-fabricated space station for continuous 10-year optration shows tht typts of modules now under ir-urrv tin tn 2.V00D nnunris iii of a docado will have thus boon autrnnaut will hp spttine their the existing Apollo module! It will be large enough and reached.

But what happens af-Jsights beyond the moon to other containing X-ray and ultra-violet 'will fly in earth orbit so that about the capacity of a DC-3 and will have a low acceleration. "Low enough so that tor the moon landingr wnere planets in our solar system and. scanning equipment, free trom almost everyone on earin win wo go from there? This is tht ultimately, beyond them to the the earth's filtering atmosphere, be able to see them and feel almost everyone could take first of four articles by science stars. And by 1980. as NASA its multiple lenses will scan the their existence, says Mueller, such a trip," says Mueller.

writer Marcia Hayts which at sees it, the moon will be as light of untold billions of new) rne space staaien is designed space shuttles must be designed familiar to scientist ana citizen gaiaxties, containing iriiuons oito a-ow like a child tinker toy, tempts to answer those tions. to be used many times, employing airline-type new stars. Throueh a svstem of interlock 'j'iCDH'i Although Mueller didn't men alike as Yellowstone Park or the Graat Salt Lake. Dusting off the official crystal ball before this April's meeting of the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences, NASA's George E. tion it, presumably they would MM Scratching tht Surface "This will give us our first real glimpse of the vastness of the universe," says University of California cosmologist Geof-fry Burbridge.

"Right now we're only scratching the ing modules to be perfected in the AAP, it can be expanded almost without limit. Powered by a smell nuclear reactor in combination with an array of solar paneling, the space station is expected to last for as long as 10 years without also employ space steward esses. It ECi' The technology for all these ing laboratory-research complexes for up to six months at a time. By the end of the decade, according to their projections, industry will be getting a foothold in space, man will finally be doing something about the weather, and space astronomers will be filling their catalogues with trillions of new stars. Mueller gave legislators the first detailed look at what the a maior overhaul.

It will be a mav next decade 111 space Closer to home, the Apollo ione ciear-shaped structure bring Drawing on existing designs elescopes will probe deeper constructed of multi-purpose used in the Apollo program, uo tne loroiaaing aimospneres modules for eating, sleeping, accomplishments exists today. All it will take from here on in is money, and some NASA officials doubt that the necessary funds are forthcoming. "Right now funding is touch and go," said a spokesman at the Agency's Houston center. "With the exception of the moonshot, I think the public is getting a lit Cutaway of Space Workshop Like Ytllowstono Park NASA has already set a target of the inner and outer planets, i a i 0 storage, Most importantly, the space date of next year for starting charting the space routes to be laboratories and eventually, will begin to have construction of its three-man iraveieu oy plants. program 1 in me ass ana us.

VVorkinc in its minv something for everybody. After Saturn I space workshop. Using ous departments and areas of the workshop. (NASA fhetos by North American Nowtpeptr Alllanct) Artist's concept shows cutaway view of the Saturn 1 workshop of the Apollo Applications Program. Arrows point to vari But the AAP program of laboratories will be me- being a spectator sport for a the powerful Saturn I-B rocket tle bored with space.

It isnt decade, space travel will be-lthe Agency plans to orbit five early 1970s is only a prologue to teorologists, physicists, astro doing anything for the average and biologists doing come a came that everyone can workshops in the early seven-ithe semi-permanent space sta-nomers nomers man In the street." NASA hopes to orbit; everything from mapping play. The average our 1st, 'ties, three of them manned. The tion that grounded for our first 10 years crews will spend one 28-day five years hence. When it goes 1 earthly weataer patterns to Nor is it helping the nation's deprived minorities, whose in space keeping score on a tour in space, followed by two up, the moon will have a human pulses and confusing series of Mercuries,) 56 Day stretches. brightly lit rival in the night distant Pulsars the a Miiionk Mr.

and Mrs. E. M. Hoesley of Creston, Neb. arrived Wednesday to visit her sister and brother-in-law, Mr.

and Mrs. E. P. Moran. voices and actions are becom Withdraws Bid For TV in City ing increasingly strident.

In the Gemims and ApoIIos, will be The space workshop is part of! skies, tor as Mueller envisions throbbing stars that emit light able to opt for a vacation on the the ambitious Apollo Applicant, the station will be visible and radio waves with greater moon at about the same cost tions Program (AAP). which, practically everywhere on earth regularity than the tick of an words of one student leader: "Space just isn't relevant. It won't give us low-cost bousing, as a trip to Japan. jalso includes construction of an as it follows its 24-hour orbit 300 atomic clock. Meanwhile, scientiest-lelaborate telescope mount forlmilesup.

If all goes as planned, space A petition to build a Bloom-IUHF television station in it won't feed hungry people or incrton television station has Bioomingion, ailflOUgll Ifle Sia tion would have been located been withdrawn by the Federal near Armington. Communications Commission by ost Will Watch Landing STEAKS The station, proposed as channel 43, was introduced as a request of K. Gordon Murray, president of a corporation which proposed the station in 1965, it revival of television in Bloom- HOUR DMir niMtJt was learned Saturday. ington, which was served by It's Mr. Murray, Miami, had WBLN, channel 15, from 1953 to 712 KINGSLEY it's quite an achievement not a waste of money told the Bloommgton really something great.

Our next goal in space will probably depend on what they find on the moon. With the population explosion who can tell that we won't need the moon for col- 1 1 'a Council in 1965 that he had incorporated as WGNB Inc. and that he would serve as presi- technological advancements are worth the price alone. WVll probably explore the moon further and then go on to Mars. I'd sure like to go there.

Why 1 tyiiVt; dent. onization somedav. I used to LJ think space exploration was a By Davt Haakt Apollo 11 and Neil A. Armstrong's walk on the moon has created a real stir across Central Illinois. A great many families are planning to stay up late tonight even if the event drags into the early Monday morning hours to see it on television.

"It's the greatest thing thafs ever happened." one man told a Pantagraph street interviewer not? It would be interesting to The former Bloomington man's intention was to license a waste of money, but I feel now it helps the economy. It's better than wars. L1.2J Lake Bloomington Summer Theater Undtr tht dirtclion of Chounet Confcm prejenfs "WHERE'S CHARLEY?" JULY 20, 24, 25, 26, 27 IN THE LITTLE THEATER AT EAST BAY CAMP Adults $2.00 Students $1.00 Curtain 8:30 licit mil mm mmim a ttvat UnIUki.1 iss Darlent Best, 6 Hund- Mary Bollero Becky Benjamin Mrs. Henry James Frank Irvin Rex Toepke, DeLaine Drive, Normal I think I will man Court, Normal I guess I probably will watch it. I've never seen man on the Moon.

It's a great thing. I'd go if I was sure I'd get back. Where we go next will probably depend I'm interested in seeing what in a moment, someday there! the moon looks like up close. I Friday imight just be a colony on the! think space exploration satisfies ot Normal onf lost toy Corns or Phono I2S-973S moon. Who knows? on what we find on the Moon.

Frank Irvin, 80, of 410 amazing, the most exciting thing that's ever happened to us. We'll go back to the moon again Mars will be next. I'd love to know if there are really some cute little munchkins there. Maybe they're three-eyed. I'd like to go to Mars.

I wouldn't want to be the first one there mans natural curiosity of the unknown. I don't know where we ought to go after the moon, but I know I wouldn't want to go to the moon myself. Taylor No. I might if I wake up. Space exploration is alright, HUBBARD'S CUBORD Corner Clinton Locust (Subsidiary of Steak Shah) Fish Fillet Lunch Served with choice of potato and salad.

$1.10 Ostn Evi7 0cy-10 A M. to Midnight but I won't be around much Most of those questioned confirmed his stand. There were some, however, who expressed opposite points of view. Why Americans are journeying to the moon was a difficult question for most to answer. Although admitting they didn't know, most, were quick to say it was a tremendous Mrs.

Barbara Wyte, 1 1 9 Meadowbrook Drive Yes, sir! I'll stay up I don't have to work Monday. It's exciting I think it will all lead to our going to Mars eventually. Mrs. Howard Buzlck, 907 S. Allin I don't know if I'll watch it.

We're going on vaca longer. It doesn't worry me. Mars Next Larry Wallace, Sparta I doubt it. I'll be in bed. If it was Russia started it all.

We ought to stop that war next. Stopping though. I'm chicken. Richard N. Meredith, R.R.

3 wars is more important than going to be earlier, I'd watch It. nana bills cS No. I don't care too much about the shot. It's crazv to I space exploration. I guess they know what they're tion.

I think the moon shot is doing, hut 1 think thev could use spend money for nothing. Who's ridiculous I don't know! all that moncv for better nur- Those interviewed were asked going to go up there? Who War vets UOunTed but rnrie rinht 11 1, mirt It 1 lltlll HVIC Ull COI 111. 11 a -M 4- 1 i KM if they would stay up tonight tohat we re ut of I curious whether thi ii Top Quality Low Cost mi stun uu uu uiilc yuui i icie are huuul o.ooo.uuu There are about see tne moon warn, wnai tney i tnere? Pe0D are vin war veteran in th II.S. HE fliohf anH thought of the moon s.op uie on earth. Thev better use mivin nTi, hmrtnLtln If lllfLIIV UHU 1 trt COATS SUITS DRESSES where we ought to go next in 1 M.

"1. i ye moncv for that instead fi is getting my six kids airpftine it lin tntn Via air frvr 1 space exploration SLACKS PANTSo SKIRTS SWEATERS through school. iik uu itiv.rvt:i 3i ii 7. of the nothing. Miss Mary Jo Bollero, '2(110 Here are some responses: Gilbert Ault, R.R I ll Taylor I'll probably watch it Mrs.

I plan sleep Henry James, Pontine Mrs. Gerald Adair, (S02 N. lo watch it I can't iColton Definitely. I'll be anyway. Really, i s'watching the landing.

I think I'm the clad we re coinc to SATURDAY AND SUNDAY featuring STANDING PRIME STEAMBOAT ROUND and BAKED VIRGINIA CURED HAM probably stay up and watch it. This moon shot is fantastic. I don't understand it all. but having the capability to do it is an accomplishment. I haven't thought much of a colony on the moon.

I don't know where we should go next I've got enough problems here on earth. The average man can't comprehend what's going on or the benefits that can come from the moon shots. moon. It's important that we're really getting into space. It gives me a feeling of progress that we're moving out to other planets.

Who knows we may be moving out to the moon someday. Colonies, Maybe Mitt Becky Btnjtmin, R.R. 1 If they don't have re-runs, I might stay up and watch It. It's something we've waited a long Atk obout our WATER REPELLENT Treatment for Outer Wear no A BRIDGE THE EDUCATION GAP Enroll your son at Onarga Military School Openings available for fall term Begins September 6 At Onorgq beyt bom how to study. How to mot practical uw of tt knewttdgt thoy acquir.

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If it's ac-l- Yes. regardless of the time, compllshed we ought to quit. I I'll probably wake up the kids wouldn't send anyone to Mars to see it even if it is early er other planets. But. he added Mondy morning The shot aoi N.Caatart MUfra.tfcwim Slontoato.

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