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Reusable booster system : review and assessment

National Research Council (U.S.) ; Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board., Issuing body | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2012

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Solar and space physics : a science for a technological society

National Research Council | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2012

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Technical evaluation of the NASA model for cancer risk to astronauts due to space radiation

National Research Council (U.S.) ; Committee for Evaluation of Space Radiation Cancer Risk (United States), Issuing body | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2012

This report presents an evaluation of NASA's proposed space radiation cancer risk assessment model, which is described in the 2011 NASA report, Space Radiation Cancer Risk Projections and Uncertainties--2010. The evaluation in Technical Evaluati[...]

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Limiting future collision risk to spacecraft : an assessment of NASA's meteoroid and orbital debris programs

National Research Council (United States), Issuing body ; National Research Council (United States), Issuing body | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

Derelict satellites, equipment and other debris orbiting Earth (aka space junk) have been accumulating for many decades and could damage or even possibly destroy satellites and human spacecraft if they collide. During the past 50 years, various [...]

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Recapturing a future for space exploration : life and physical sciences research for a new era

National Research Council (U.S.) (United States), Author | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

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Successful K-12 STEM education : Identifying effective approaches in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

Successful K-12 STEM Education defines a framework for understanding "success" in K-12 STEM education. The book focuses its analysis on the science and mathematics parts of STEM and outlines criteria for identifying effective STEM schools and pr[...]

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Vision and voyages for planetary science in the decade 2013-2022

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2011

Vision and Voyages for Planetary Science in the Decade 2013-2022 surveys the current state of knowledge of the solar system and recommends a suite of planetary science flagship missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide a steady stream[...]

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Advancing the science of climate change

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

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Controlling cost growth of NASA Earth and space science missions

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

"Cost and schedule growth is a problem experienced by many types of projects in many fields of endeavor. Based on prior studies of cost growth in NASA and Department of Defense projects, this book identifies specific causes of cost growth associ[...]

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Defending planet Earth : near-Earth object surveys and hazard mitigation strategies : final report

Committee to Review Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies ; National Research Council | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

In 2005, a Congressional mandate called for NASA to detect 90 percent of NEOs with diameters of 140 meters of greater by 2020. Defending Planet Earth: Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies identifies the need for detection o[...]

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An enabling foundation for NASA's Earth and space science missions

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Role and Scope of Mission-Enabling Activities in NASA's Space and Earth Science Missions. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

Overview of the science mission directorate's mission-enabling activities -- Assessment of NASA's mission-enabling activities -- Principles and metrics for managing effective mission-enabling portfolios -- Maximizing program effectiveness throug[...]

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Revitalizing NASA's suborbital program : advancing science, driving innovation, and developing a workforce

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on NASA's Suborbital Research Capabilities. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

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Verifying greenhouse gas emissions : methods to support international climate agreements

Committee on Methods for Estimating Greenhouse Gas Emissions ; National Research Council | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2010

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America's future in space : aligning the civil space program with national needs

Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

Reports on key goals and critical issues in 21st century U.S. civil space policy. Addressing such topics as national interest and future progress of the U.S. civil space program, the report incorporates contributions by representatives from the [...]

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Approaches to future space cooperation and competition in a globalizing world : summary of a workshop

James V. Zimmerman ; National Research Council (U.S.). ; Space Studies Board. ; Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

Background -- Opening remarks -- Perspectives on space cooperation and competition -- Opportunities and challenges -- Concluding observations.

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Assessment of planetary protection requirements from Mars sample return missions

National Research Council Committee on the Review of Planetary Protection Requirements for Mars Sample Return Missions ; National Research Council ; Space Studies Board ; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; National Academies Press. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

NASA maintains a planetary protection policy to avoid the forward biological contamination of other worlds by terrestrial organisms, and back biological contamination of Earth from the return of extraterrestrial materials by spaceflight missions[...]

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Fostering visions for the future : a review of the NASA institute of advanced concepts

National Research Council (U.S.) ; Committee to Review the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

Effectiveness of NIAC -- Grantee selection process -- A successor to NIAC -- Infusion of advanced concepts into NASA -- Concluding remarks.

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A performance assessment of NASA's heliophysics program

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Heliophysics Performance Assessment | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

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Radioisotope power systems : an imperative for maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration

Radioisotope Power Systems Committee, Space Studies Board, Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences, National Research Council. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

The problem -- Background -- Plutonium-238 supply -- RPS research and development.

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Uncertainty management in remote sensing of climate data : summary of a Workshop

Martha Clarke Mc Connell ; Scott Weidman ; National Research Council ; Board on Atmospheric Sciences and Climate | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2009

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A constrained space exploration technology program : a review of NASA's exploration technology development program

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee to Review NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

Introduction -- Assessments of the projects of the exploration technology development program -- Gaps in the scope of the exploration technology development program -- Management and execution of the exploration technology development program.

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Ensuring the climate record from the NPOESS and GOES-R spacecraft : elements of a strategy to recover measurement capabilities lost in program restructuring

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on a Strategy to Mitigate the Impact of Sensor Descopes and Demanifests on the NPOESS and GOES-R Spacecraft. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

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NASA aeronautics research : an assessment

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee for the Assessment of NASA's Aeronautics Research Program. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

Introduction -- Challenges and requirements for NASA aeronautics research -- Workforce and facilities -- Bridging the gaps -- Appendix A : Statement of task -- Appendix B : Biographies of committee members -- Appendix C : Validating the ranking [...]

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Opening new frontiers in space : choices for the next frontiers : announcement of opportunity

National Research Council (U.S.). ; Space Studies Board. ; Committee on New Opportunities in Solar System Exploration: An Evaluation of the New Frontiers Announcement of Opportunity. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

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Satellite observations to benefit science and society : recommended missions for the next decade

National Research Council (U.S.) | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

Satellite Observations to Benefit Science and Society: Recommended Missions for the Next Decade brings the next ten years into focus for the Earth and environmental science community with a prioritized agenda of space programs, missions, and sup[...]

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Science opportunities enabled by NASA's constellation system : interim report

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Science Opportunities Enabled by NASA's Constellation System. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

To begin implementation of the Vision for Space Exploration (recently renamed United States Space Exploration Policy), NASA has begun development of new launch vehicles and a human-carrying spacecraft that are collectively called the Constellat[...]

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Severe space weather events : understanding societal and economic impacts : a workshop report

National Research Council (U.S.). ; Committee on the Societal and Economic Impacts of Severe Space Weather Events | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

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Space science and the international traffic in arms regulations : summary of a workshop

Margaret G. Finarelli ; Joseph K. Alexander ; National Research Council. ; Space Studies Board. ; Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2008

ITAR, which controls defense trade, includes the U.S. Munitions List (USML) which specifies categories of defense articles and services covered by the regulations. In 1999, space satellites were added to the USML. In 2002 ITAR was amended to ex[...]

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An astrobiology strategy for the exploration of Mars

Commitee on an Astrobiology Strategy for the Exploration on Mars ; Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; Board on life sciences, Division on Earth and Life Sciences | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2007

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Building a better NASA workforce : meeting the workforce needs for the national Vision for Space Exploration

National Research Council (U.S.). ; Committee on Meeting the Workforce Needs for the National Vision for Space Exploration. | Washington : The National Academies Press | 2007

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