NATIONAL SECURITY ACTION MEMORANDUM NO. 271 MEMORANDUM FOR The Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Subject: Cooperation with the USSR on Outer Space Matters I would like you to assume personally the initiative and central responsibility within the Government for the development of a program of substantive cooperation with the Soviet Union in the field of outer space, including the development of specific technical proposals. I assume you will work closely with the Department of State and other agencies as appropriate. These proposals should be developed with a view to their possible discussion with the Soviet Union as a direct outcome of my September 20 proposal for broader cooperation between the United States and the USSR in outer space, including cooperation in lunar landing programs. All proposals or suggestions originating within the Government relating to this general subject will be referred to you for your consideration and evaluation. …[third paragraph deleted for the sake of brevity] I would like an interim report on the progress of our planning by December 15. /s/ John F. Kennedy
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