Rapid decline in US Earth observation capabilities
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 - 16:30
in Astronomy & Space
A new report says that budget shortfalls, cost-estimate growth, launch failures, and changes in mission design and scope have left US Earth observation systems in a more precarious position than they were five years ago.
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