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The frontier represented by the near solar system confronts humanity with intriguing challenges and opportunities. With the inception of the Human Exploration and Development of Space (HEDS) enterprise in 1995, NASA has acknowledged the opportunities and has accepted the very significant challenges.

Microgravity Research in Support of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space and Planetary Bodies was commissioned by NASA to assist it in coordinating the scientific information relevant to anticipating, identifying, and solving the technical problems that must be addressed throughout the HEDS program over the coming decades. This report assesses scientific and related technological issues facing NASA's Human Exploration and Development of Space endeavor, looking specifically at mission enabling and enhancing technologies which, for development, require an improved understanding of fluid and material behavior in a reduced gravity environment.

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National Research Council. 2000. Microgravity Research in Support of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space and Planetary Bodies. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/9452.

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224 pages | 8.5 x 11 | 

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  • Paperback:  978-0-309-06491-0
  • Ebook:  978-0-309-17303-2
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/9452
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Front Matter i-xviii
Executive Summary 1-8
I Introduction 9-16
II Brief Descriptions of Phenomena Important in Reduced Gravity 17-20
III Survey of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space 21-110
IV Phenomena of Importance in Reduced Gravity 111-166
V Other Concerns 167-178
VI Summary of Recommended Research on Fundamental Phenomena 179-184
VII Programmatic Recommendations 185-188
Appendix A Statement of Task 189-192
Appendix B Symbols 193-194
Appendix C Glossary 195-198
Appendix D Acronyms 199-202
Appendix E Biographies of Committee Members 203-205

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