A Program Plan for Earth Orbital Space Astronomy

Manned space flight offers the opportunity to couple the astronaut /scientist´s ability to select and process data and to calibrate, modify, and repair instruments with the vantage point for astronomical observations provided by a platformlocated above the Earth´s atmosphere. The role which manned space flight may play in the 1970-1990 time period in meeting astronomy research needs is examined. The instruments and facilities that appear feasible for that period are described.