Jun 13 1986
From The Space Library
Space News for this day. (1MB PDF)
In a move that would greatly reduce the chances for resuming Shuttle flights by July 1987, President Ronald Reagan urged NASA Administrator Dr. James C. Fletcher to comply with all of the recommendations put forth by the Challenger commission. President Reagan also ordered Fletcher to report back to him after 30 days with details on how and when the findings would be implemented. Also, the two reportedly discussed approval of Federal funds for a replacement orbiter and the President's final decision was expected to follow after a few days. (Letter from President Reagan to James Fletcher, Jun 13/86; W Post, Jun 14/86; WSJ, Jun 16/86; W Times, Jun 16/86)
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