Show Space In Our Future The proposed U. U S S. S space station provides the fhe key to myrald benefits to mankind his earth and his environ environ- ment meat Vast areas of the world can be mapped precisely and efficiently for the first time Space photography will evaluate evaluate evalu evalu- ate the distribution health and vigor of vegetation the extent and relative depth of snow cover and the relative I moisture content of the soil This provides the land manager with an immediate reading on on the effects of C his management practices practices' on the farm ranie range or resort It will help I the forest rangers in the maintenance and preservation of our national parks The space station will unfold the mysteries of the 70 70 p percent of oC the earths earth's surface covered by water From space marine biology and coastal disturbances disturbances dis dis- ar are readily identifiable Changes in current patterns and yater temperature will be recorded Natural disasters such as landslides earthquakes s and volcanic eruptions might be determined in time for the triggering of safety measures The space shuttle program will also revitalize employment employ employment employment ment within space related industries and will generate new discoveries of benefit to all mankind |