June 9, 2000

Easing of Federal Rules on Space-Satellite Research Is in the Works

After an intensive lobbying campaign, college officials may be getting a much-desired revision in new federal satellite regulations that they say are stifling research.

Space scientists say the new rules make it harder to collaborate with foreign researchers (The Chronicle, April 14). The rules require colleges to get an "export license" from the Department of State for foreign colleagues working on satellites. Congress approved the mandate to keep other

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