Is U.S. preeminence on the wane and who or what might take its place?

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Second, and related to the first, the National Aerospace Plane can contribute greatly to reestablishing U.S. preeminence in space, for civilian as well as military purposes.

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These institutions remain the backbone of U.S. scientific preeminence and competitiveness.

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This is an "industry" in which the U.S. has enjoyed preeminence for decades.

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