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... In addition to a discussion of the ASTRA framework, the steering committee chose to focus on four policy topics during the first workshop the rationale for human and robotic space exploration, technology as a driver for capability transformation,' risk mitigation and perception, and international cooperation and competition. While other policy issues are also important to the formulation of a space exploration technology program, the steering committee felt these were topics that needed to be discussed in further detail in relation to the proposed ASTRA framework.
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... Panelists at various times mentioned several technology Investments that would be needed to enable space exploration beyond low Earth orbit. This is not an exhaustive or prioritized list nor one developed through a systematic process, but is a set of top-level technologies and issues, as suggested by various panelists, which the government should investigate: Smarter robotics, Laumch and vehicle costs, Human factors (survival and effectiveness.
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... Mankins said that successful implementation and pursuit of the new vision will require advances in diverse technology areas, and that a resilient, adaptive process is necessary to plan and execute investments in space technology. Steering committee and audience members mentioned the need for infusion of new, innovative technologies external to NASA into the ASTRA plan.
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... Allen Mazur discussed risk from a sociological viewpoint, suggesting that sociological models of accident events reveal different dimensions affecting media coverage and public perception from those revealed by engineering models. John Barry discussed the Columbia Accident investigation Board (CAIB)
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... Michael Stamatelatos of NASA's Office of Safety and Mission Assurance described the use of probabilistic risk assessment at NASA in various programs. He agreed that there is a need to improve risk awareness organizationally and develop in-house expertise to understand probabilistic risk requirements.
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... Panelists felt that the current treaties adequately address any near-term issues and that the current legal environment is based on past precedents involving technology. When asked about examples of multinational cooperative efforts in industry, panelists cited several examples, including pan-European industry consolidation and new private agreements between various global industrial partners.
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