Discussion: R&A Programs and the Planetary Decadal Survey (Mark V. Sykes, 9/8/21)

Описание: PSI Seminar, September 8, 2021, 11AM MST
Mark V. Sykes

What is the importance of basic science and data analysis to NASA planetary exploration?
What is R&A?
Where is R&A in the NASA PSD budget?
What funding levels have been recommended by Decadal Surveys for planetary R&A?
To what extent has NASA complied with these recommendations?
What should be the Decadal funding recommendation for R&A?
Do we have to choose between R&A and missions?
How do we ensure NASA compliance with R&A funding levels recommended by the Decadal Survey?
Why are these programs important to the US planetary science community?
What can you do?
SUMMARY: What We Need From The Decadal Survey

Budget information for the NASA Planetary Science Division obtained through the Freedom of Information Act from NASA. This information is all publicly available at https://planetarypolicy.org. PDF of presentation is at: http://planetarypolicy.org/210908_SEM...

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