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5 Conclusion
Pages 220-222

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... complement these capabilities and deliver value to the nation in terms of information that directly impacts our daily lives. Investments in the space-based Earth observation enterprise, which supports the quest for knowledge and the conversion of that knowledge value to citizens in this nation and throughout the world, have advanced science, served social interests, and mitigated environmental challenges and enhanced our nation's prosperity.
From page 221...
... Finally, a critical element of a successful civilian space-based Earth observation program is coordination among agencies that recognizes the roles and responsibilities of each, maps resources to the fulfillment of those responsibilities, and ensures a healthy interaction among those delivering the science, those developing technologies, and those developing and implementing applications. As each of these elements informs the other, and when executed in concert, with appropriate resource alignment, we will be in the best position possible to deliver an effective and successful Earth Science and Applications from Space Program.


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