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Appendix B: Letter of Request
Pages 113-114

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... to undertake a two-phase study to review recent reports on near Earth object (NEO) detection and deflection and other relevant documentation, and to develop recommenda tions on optimal approaches to surveying the NEO population and to developing a deflection capability: In order to assist Congress in determining the optimal approach regarding the Arecibo Observatory, NASA shall contract with the National Research Council to study the issue and make recommendations.
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... Green, Craig Foltz, Director Acting Director Planetary Science Division, NASA Astronomical Science Division, NASA
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