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Appendix B: Statement of Task
Pages 77-78

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... space policy and propose a broad policy basis for 21st-century leadership in space; • Examine the balance and interfaces between fundamental scientific research in space, human space exploration, robotic exploration, earth observations, and applications of space technology and civil space systems for societal benefits; • Assess the role that commercial space companies could play in fulfilling national space goals and the role of the government in facilitating the emergence and success of commercial space companies; and • Make recommendations for government attention to address and potentially resolve problems that might prevent achieving key national goals. Illustrative examples of potential topics for the committee's consideration in the study include the following: 77
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... space industrial base; • Developing advanced technologies for applications in remote sensing and other areas; • Access to space, availability and cost of U.S. launch vehicles, use of foreign launch capabilities; and • International cooperation and competition in space programs.
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