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From page 37... ... APPENDIX CRepresentative Future Space Activities Study the Galaxy and the Universe Acquire better observations across the electromagnetic spectrum � gamma and x-ray imaging and spectroscopic follow-on investigations � deployment of single-element optical instrumentation at 1 to 10 meter scales space- and lunar-based radio and optical interferometer deployment at 10 to 100 meter scales coupled space-Earth interferometer systems study the interstellar medium with a submillimeter telescope investigate cosmic microwave background advanced infrared and near/far ultraviolet missions � cosmic ray identification and energy measurement campaigns Survey cosmic rays and interstellar gas as samples of extra-solar matter � interstellar probe � probe for 1,000 astronomical unit scale distances Carry out basic new tests of gravitational theory � detect and understand gravitational waves Search for life beyond our solar system � detect and image planets in other solar systems � search for signals from extraterrestrials 37 Read the entire page →
From page 38... ... � geodesic missions � weather prediction � environmental and infrastructure management � resource identification and management Read the entire page →
From page 39... ... APPENDIX C Provide Other Services to Users on Earth Provide communications services to users on Earth � mobile communications � direct broadcast communications � fixed-service communications � geographic information systems Expand navigation services to launch vehicles and spacecraft at all altitudes Space Operations and Infrastructure Preserve the near-Earth environment � expanded space debris tracking system � space debris cleanup Utilize off-Earth resources for terrestrial and space activities � tests of robotic utilization of local resources � surface mining of planets and small bodies (e.g., asteroids, comets) Studs the effects of microgravity biological processes effects of microgravity on humans physical processes fluid mechanics and transfer combustion chemical processes Create new services � spacecraft staging, assembly, and refurbishing services � point-to-point transport on Earth via space � space-based power depots for use in terrestrial activities and transmission to spacecraft and planetary bases � manufacturing (materials and pharmaceuticals) Read the entire page →

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... APPENDIX CRepresentative Future Space Activities Study the Galaxy and the Universe Acquire better observations across the electromagnetic spectrum � gamma and x-ray imaging and spectroscopic follow-on investigations � deployment of single-element optical instrumentation at 1 to 10 meter scales space- and lunar-based radio and optical interferometer deployment at 10 to 100 meter scales coupled space-Earth interferometer systems study the interstellar medium with a submillimeter telescope investigate cosmic microwave background advanced infrared and near/far ultraviolet missions � cosmic ray identification and energy measurement campaigns Survey cosmic rays and interstellar gas as samples of extra-solar matter � interstellar probe � probe for 1,000 astronomical unit scale distances Carry out basic new tests of gravitational theory � detect and understand gravitational waves Search for life beyond our solar system � detect and image planets in other solar systems � search for signals from extraterrestrials 37

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... APPENDIX C Provide Other Services to Users on Earth Provide communications services to users on Earth � mobile communications � direct broadcast communications � fixed-service communications � geographic information systems Expand navigation services to launch vehicles and spacecraft at all altitudes Space Operations and Infrastructure Preserve the near-Earth environment � expanded space debris tracking system � space debris cleanup Utilize off-Earth resources for terrestrial and space activities � tests of robotic utilization of local resources � surface mining of planets and small bodies (e.g., asteroids, comets) Studs the effects of microgravity biological processes effects of microgravity on humans physical processes fluid mechanics and transfer combustion chemical processes Create new services � spacecraft staging, assembly, and refurbishing services � point-to-point transport on Earth via space � space-based power depots for use in terrestrial activities and transmission to spacecraft and planetary bases � manufacturing (materials and pharmaceuticals)

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Appendix C Pages 37-39

Appendix C
Pages 37-39