The Value of Research in Outer Space

To the Editor:

I believe that the science on the space shuttle has been of high standards ("Shuttle Science Called Into Question Once More," February 14). Most of the projects were subjected to a rigorous peer-review process. ...

For a balanced perspective, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration goes out of its way to have scientists on peer-review panels who have received funds from the agency, as well as other eminent scientists who have not. Because the space

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