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structure. The Space Science and Technology Panel was chaired by
Dr. Purcell and included in addition four members. It was later
enlarged to some nine members.
16. Cooperation in Outer Space
On August 22, 1958, Under Secretary of State Herter asked for the
comments of the PSAC on proposals that the United States might make in
the General Assembly of the U. N. concerning the possibilities for
joint cooperation between the U. S. and USSR in outer space activities.
The letter listed nine possible areas of international cooperation. The
Committee replied on September 3, 1958, giving ite concurrence in the
desirability of a cooperative space program utilizing, where possible,
existing international scientific organizations.
17. Vanguard
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An Ad Hoc Panel on the Vanguard Program, established in December
of 1957, reported on the possibilities of success in the planned Vanguard
series of launchings. The report of this Panel was transmitted to the
Secretary of Defense on December 28, 1957. The Panel was chaired by
Dr. York and included two other members.
18. Arms Limitation Organization
19. Disarmament Panel
A PSAC Panel on Disarmament met early in January 1958 to review
current arms limitation proposals. This Panel was headed by Dr. Haskins
and included four other members. It reported to the Chairman of the
Committee the need for three studies:
(a) of the losses to the U. S.
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Following a discussion on 16 and 17 March 1959 concerning the need
for developing a more thorough understanding of the military and
technical aspects of international agreements aimed at the limitation
and control of armaments, the PSAC recommended that steps be taken
to initiate a sustained program of systematic study, including appropriate research and experimentation, on the military and technical aspects
of possible arms limitation agreements. The PSAC also recommended
consideration to the manner in which such a program could be most
effectively organized and conducted. These recommendations were
forwarded by the Committee Chairman to the Special Assistant for
National Security Affairs by memorandum dated April 7, 1959.
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