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Appendix A: Statement of Task
Pages 51-54

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... For example, the Earth science community is largely one of data users rather than system developers; the flight mission design and construction experience base is especially thin in the academic research community. Further, NASA's ESE has adopted a policy in which all flight missions will be selected competitively.
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... The study will contrast the PI mode with alternative ways of conducting missions, rather than simply comparing it with a NASA center-run operation. Such a comparison would be misleading as NASA centers have capabilities and experience in mission development that would not be expected for university-based PI-led operations.
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