This collection consists of two audiocassette tapes containing the proceedings of the Virginia Tech Space Business Symposium, "Space: The Final Frontier for U.S. Business," on March 27, 1992. The symposium was Virginia Tech's first on short-term profits, research and development, and U.S. competitiveness. Panelists discuss the commercialization of space technologies and the business potential for Virginia.

Panelists include:

Hap Bonham, associate dean of administration and research, Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech. (moderator) Mark Miller, general manager of technology transfer for the Virginia Center for Innovative Technology. (introduction) David Thompson, president, chairman, and co-founder of Orbital Sciences Corporation. John Koehler, vice-president of Hughes Aircraft Company. Ron Greenwood, president and chief operating officer of Nichols Research Corporation. David McSweeney, senior associate at Chase Manhattan. Joel Eisen, head counsel for science and technology for Don Ritter.

Congressmen Rick Boucher and Don Ritter were intended to speak at the symposium, but were unable to attend. Ritter was represented by Joel Eisen.