FOREWORD

As the NASA Center responsible for preparing and launching space missions, the John F. Kennedy Space Center (KSC) is placing increasing emphasis on its advanced technology development program. KSC is transitioning from an operations to a spaceport technology development center. Our technology development encompasses the efforts of the entire KSC team, consisting of Government and contractor personnel, working in partnership with academic institutions and commercial industry. This edition of the Kennedy Space Center Research and Technology 1998 Annual Report covers the efforts of these contributors to the KSC advanced technology development program, as well as our technology transfer activities.

Gale Allen, Associate Director of KSC's Technology Programs and Commercialization organization, (321) 867-6226, is responsible for publication of this report and should be contacted for any desired information regarding the advanced technology program.


Roy D. Bridges, Jr.
Director

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Roy D. Bridges, Jr.