SKETCH OF THE PROPOSED NUCLEAR SPACESHIP VISTA, WHICH MIGHT CRUISE AT 100,000 MPH ON A 100-DAY ROUND TRIP TO MARS, HAS BEEN RELEASED BY THE LAWRENCE LIVERMORE LABORATORY. THE SHIP COULD BE BUILT BY THE YEAR 2020 WITH A MAJOR COMMITMENT, SAYS ONE OF THE SHIP'S DESIGNERS. THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION'S NATIONAL SPACE POLICY, ANNOUNCED IN FEBRUARY, IS INTENDED TO PUT AMERICAN BUSINESS INTO ORBIT AND U.S. ASTRONAUTS ON OTHER PLANETS BEGINNING WITH MARS. THE PLAN ENVISIONS CREATING A SCIENTIFIC BASE ON THE MOON AROUND 2000. THE POLICY ALSO GIVES THE DEPARTMENTS OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMERCE ROLES IN COMMERCIALIZING SPACE.
