Thus, space science in the 1970s retained a considerable momentum, with the prospect of challenging and important problems to work on for the foreseeable future. For a few years the diminishing urgency of the space program appeared to pose a threat to space science. But, with the decision to proceed with the development of the Space Shuttle, a renewed commitment to space science seemed ensured. It would not be an easy road, and all the signs indicated that in the future the need for specific space projects would be carefully weighed by both administration and Congress. But few doubted that the program, including space science, would continue at some pace. Indeed, there seemed little doubt that at some time men would land on the planets, as they had once landed on the moon. V-2 Upper Atmosphere Panel and V-2 Upper Atmosphere Research Panel until March 1948. From March 1948 until 29 April 1957, Upper Atmosphere Rocket Research Panel. After 29 April 1957, Rocket and Satellite Research Panel. The panel never disbanded; in 1960 it simply ceased operating. Name and 1946 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 Original Institution Institution Early Years of NASA (1958-1960)* Ernst Krause NRL C CR M M Industry M MM MM MM MM MM MM MM Industry Industry SSSSSSSSSSSSSSS S Industry/univ. M M Σ Σ Σ C C C C M M MM MM MM MM |