In his op-ed "Time to Replace the Nixon Space Doctrine," [Sept. 29, page 12], John Logsdon provided valuable historical perspective with his review of that doctrine and the resulting "almost 40 years of a dysfunctional space policy environment." I don't think you can argue with the impact of the doctrine as described by Dr. Logsdon, but I believe its relevance today and his proposed solution deserve further examination.rnFirst, here is the doctrine text he emphasized: "We must think of [space activities] as part of a continuous process ... and not as a series of separate leaps, each requiring a massive concentration of energy. Space expenditures must take their proper place within a rigorous system of national priorities. ... What we do in space from here on must become a normal and regular part of our national life."
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