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From: bl@hplabsb.UUCP (Bruce T. Lowerre)
Newsgroups: net.columbia
Subject: Re: Support for Shuttle
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Date: Mon, 3-Feb-86 17:29:41 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb  3 17:29:41 1986
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> I support the shuttle (specifically the non-military uses) and want to see
> the program advance.  I want to show my support by sending some $$ to 
> NASA and say, "Here. Put this toward Challenger's replacement.  I believe
> in you."  
> 
> How can I get private funds into NASA?  Memory tells me of vague problems
> with some private group (was it to support continued telemetry from
> one of the Mariners on Mars?) trying to get funds into NASA for a similar
> purpose.
> 
> Anyone have any knowledge/thoughts about how to do this, who to contact?

There are two funds set up in the wake of the tragedy.  One is to help the
families of the deceased, the other, beleive it or not, is to go towards
the replacement of the shuttle.  I say this on the news but did not copy
down the address.  Contact NASA; I'm sure they can give you the details.