LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL

1. SUMMARY
   1. Introduction : Goals and Methods
   2. Comments on the organization And Functions of a NASA Social Science Research Capability
   3. Implications of Satellite-Based Communications Systems
   4. Implications of a Space-Derived Weather Predicting System
   5. The Implications of Technological By-Products
   6. Implications for Government Operations and Personnel Use
   7. Implications for Space Industries
   8. General Implications for International Affairs and Foreign Policy
   9. Attitudes and Values
2. BODY OF THE REPORT
   1. Introduction, Goals and Methods
      1. Genesis and Intentions
      2. Methodology and Philosophy
   2. Comments on the Organization and Functions of
      1. NASA Social Science Research Capability
      2. Organization
      3. Functions To Be Performed by a Research Facility
      4. Operating Considerations
   3. Implications of Satellite-Based Communications Systems
      1. Technological Characteristics and Their Implications
      2. Factors Affecting Application, Organization, and Control
      3. Uses and Implications
   4. Implications of a Space-Derived Weather Predicting System
      1. Introduction
      2. Weather Control
      3. Probable Organizational Prerequisites for Applying Future Weather Observations Capabilities
      4. Weather Forecast Utilization Implications
   5. The implications of Technological By-Products
      1. By-Product Uses
   6. Implications for Government Operations and Personnel Use
      1. Manpower in Government Space Programs
      2. Problems of Coordination, Cooperation, and Competition Between Government Agencies
      4. Science Advisory Activities and Government Policy
   7. Implications for Space Industries
      1. Corporate Response to Space Activities
      2. Industry and Government Relations
   8. General Implications for International Affairs and Foreign Policy
      1. Space Policy and Its Implementation
      2. Research on Potential International Aspects of Space Technology and Science
      4. The Status of Space Programs in International Affairs
   9. Attitudes and Values
      1. Implications of Space Activities for National Goals and Tomorrow's World
      2. Special Publics
      3. Possible Implications for the General Public