Origins, Worlds, and Life A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032 (2023) / Chapter Skim
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Summary This report of the Committee on the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine identifies a research strategy to maximize advancement of planetary science, astrobiology, and planetary defense in the 2023–2032 decade. Federal investment in these activities occurs primarily through NASA's Planetary Science Division (PSD)
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2 ORIGINS, WORLDS, AND LIFE TABLE S-1 The Twelve Priority Science Questions Scientific Themes Priority Science Question Topics and Descriptions (A) Origins Q1.
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SUMMARY 3 pervasive, and provides actionable steps to assist NASA in identifying where bias exists and in removing it from its processes.
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4 ORIGINS, WORLDS, AND LIFE MARS EXPLORATION PROGRAM The Mars Exploration Program (MEP) has a record of success in advancing our understanding of Mars and the evolution of terrestrial planets, technology development, joint mission implementations, and public enthusiasm for planetary science.
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SUMMARY 5 RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS Robotic solar system exploration is driven by the desire to increase knowledge. Strong, steady investment in research and analysis (R&A)
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6 ORIGINS, WORLDS, AND LIFE This cap will enable the Discovery Program to continue to support missions that address high-priority science objectives, including those that can reach the outer solar system. (Chapter 22)
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SUMMARY 7 NEW LARGE MISSIONS The committee prioritizes the Uranus Orbiter and Probe (UOP) as the highest-priority new Flagship mission for initiation in the decade 2023–2032.4 UOP will deliver an in situ atmospheric probe and conduct a multi-year orbital tour that will transform our knowledge of ice giants in general and the uranian system in particular.
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8 ORIGINS, WORLDS, AND LIFE TABLE S-2 Comparison of Representative Programs Recommended Program Level Program Continue Mars Sample Return. Continue Mars Sample Return.
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SUMMARY 9 MISSION TRACEABILITY TO SCIENCE GOALS The large- and medium-class strategic and PI-led missions prioritized and recommended in this report were selected based on their ability to address the priority science questions, as well as programmatic balance, technical risk and readiness, and cost. After these missions had been selected, the committee evaluated this portfolio of new missions to assess how well they covered the breadth of the priority science questions (Q1–Q12)
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