Extending science : NASA's space science mission extensions and the senior review process / / Committee on NASA Science Mission Extensions, Space Studies Board, Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ; a report of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910792640103321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: National Academies Press
• ISBN: 0-309-44881-6; 0-309-44879-4
• Disciplina: 500.5072
• Soggetti: Space flights - Management; Space sciences - Evaluation; Astronautics and state; Astronautics; Exploration of outer space; Interplanetary voyages; Outer space Exploration Management; Outer space
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Summary -- Introduction -- The scientific benefits of mission extensions -- Review of extended missions by NASA -- The balance of new missions versus extended missions -- Innovative cost reductions for extended missions -- Appendixes -- Appendix A: Statement of task -- Appendix B: Scientific discoveries of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and Opportunity Rover during extended phase -- Appendix C: NASA Science Mission directorate budgets by division for fiscal year 2016 -- Appendix D: Extended mission and senior review reference in decadal surveys -- Appendix E: Biographies of Committee members and staff -- Appendix F: Acronyms.