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Record Nr.

UNINA9910458026803321

Titolo

Sharing the adventure with the public [[electronic resource] ] : the value and excitement of "grand questions" of space science and exploration : summary of a workshop / / Marcia Smith, rapporteur ; National Research Council of the National Academies

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, D.C., : National Academies Press, 2011

ISBN

1-283-37645-8

9786613376459

0-309-22160-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (92 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

SmithMarcia

Disciplina

629.40973

Soggetti

Space sciences - United States

Disclosure of information - United States

Government publicity - United States

Electronic books.

Outer space Exploration United States Congresses

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences."

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

""Front Matter""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgment of Reviewers""; ""Contents""; ""Workshop Overview""; ""Keynote Address: No Guts . . . No Glory Why NASA Needs to Relish the Risk to Stay Relevant""; ""Session 1: Answering Grand Questions""; ""Session 2: Understanding the Universe: How Did It Begin and How Is It Evolving?""; ""Session 3: Are We Alone?""; ""Session 4: Understanding the Solar System: How Did It Begin and How Is It Evolving?""; ""Session 5: The Earth: Will It Remain a Hospitable Home for Humanity in the Future?""; ""Session 6: What Could the Future Hold for Humans in Space?""

""Session 7: Inspiring Public Interest in Space Research and Exploration: Communications Challenges and Opportunities""""Session 8: Communication Pathways to the Public: Reading, Watching, Interacting""; ""Summary and Concluding Remarks""; ""Appendixes""; ""Appendix A: Statement of Task""; ""Appendix B: Workshop Agenda""; ""Appendix C: Biographies of Speakers, Moderators, Planning



Committee, Rapporteur, and Reviewers""