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Is it possible that science and technology can develop the knowledge base upon which the power of world opinion operating through governments will demand a path with attractive vistas instead of one that places in jeopardy so many of the values that humankind treasures? Cannot the coming together of scientists from many disciplines and many nations offer an example of a mode of thinking that might well be reflected by diverse national governments as they address the management of world affairs? The potential contribution of ISY is dazzling. Your dedicated efforts and the vision of a better Planet Earth you inspire among the world's people can generate a kind of global change that will be most precious heritage of the International Space Year. 34