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5 Findings and Recommendations
Pages 39-44

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... 5 Findings and Recommendations Astronomy and astrophysics is in a golden age of discovery and understanding. Breakthroughs are being made throughout the field, and the associated dramatic leaps in understanding are creating new opportunities, attracting new scientists to astronomy and other fields of science and technology, and inspiring people of all ages.
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... 0 A PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF NASA'S ASTROPHYSICS PROGRAM with the Cosmos. In particular, the 2003 plan properly addressed the stated priorities and was well optimized across mission goals, types, and sizes.
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...  FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on its analysis of NASA's current Astrophysics program, the committee recommends that the agency rebalance its mission and mission activity portfolio with the goals of (1) increasing the science return from the program in the near term; (2)
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...  A PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF NASA'S ASTROPHYSICS PROGRAM as to maximize the relevance, utility, and timeliness of advice as well as the quality of the dialogue with advice givers. Clear communication between stakeholders and the agency is critical to a strong partnership for successfully implementing national priorities and realizing community science aspirations.
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...  FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS decadal surveys the agency should identify which missions are ready for development within a decade and which need significant preparatory work. An optimal strategy would ensure progress in both categories.
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