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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. To focus our effort, we have created a Spaceport Technology
Center concept with a range of technology developments that will assist us to reduce the cost of access to space and enable greater
commercial success of our space launch industry. 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
KSC Research and Technology 1999 Annual report covers the efforts of these contributors to the KSC advanced technology development
program, as well as out technology transfer activities.
James Alibert, Chief of KSC's Technology Programs and Commercialization organization, (321) 867-6224, is responsible for publication of this report and should be contacted for any desired information regarding the advanced technology program.
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