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Dean Acosta/Melissa Mathews
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1400/1272
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August 7, 2006
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RELEASE: 06-289
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NASA, AIR FORCE AGREE TO AERONAUTICS COOPERATION
NASA and the United States Air Force have formed an aeronautics research
partnership. NASA Administrator Michael Griffin and Secretary of the Air
Force Michael Wynne signed a Memorandum of Understanding Monday at a Pentagon
ceremony. The agreement builds upon and expands on the longstanding relationship
between the two organizations.
"Although NASA and the Air Force have differing missions, there are
common aeronautics research goals that dictate we maintain a close partnership,"
Griffin said. "Besides the obvious benefits, it's in the nation's best interest
for us to work together."
"This is a great day for aerospace," Wynne added. "It's a renewal of an
already strong partnership and codifies what we've been doing all along."
The agreement is designed to ensure the free exchange of research information,
reduce duplication of research, and enhance long-term research planning for
both organizations. It covers areas such as advanced aircraft design, propulsion
development, materials development and aviation safety.
Photos of the signing ceremony will be available at:
http://www.nasa.gov/formedia
For information about NASA, visit:
http://www.nasa.gov
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