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A Statement of Task
Pages 103-103

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... The strategy will: -- e consistent with NASA's current timeline for lunar sortie and outpost habitation plans, B -- ecommend research to resolve critical knowledge gaps regarding the lunar radiation environment and R risks, -- ecommend a research and technology investment strategy that enables development of the necessary R shielding capabilities.
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