More than four decades have passed since a human first set foot on the Moon. Great strides have been made since in our understanding of what is required to support an enduring human presence in space, as evidenced by progressively more advanced orbiting human outposts, culminating in the current International Space Station (ISS). However, of the more than 500 humans who have so far ventured into space, most have gone only as far as near-Earth orbit, and none have traveled beyond the orbit of the Moon. Achieving humans further progress into the solar system has proved far more difficult than imagined in the heady days of the Apollo missions, but the potential rewards remain substantial. Overcoming the challenges posed by risk and cost and developing the technology and capabilities to make long space voyages feasible is an achievable goal. Further, the scientific accomplishments required to meet this goal will bring a deeper understanding of the performance of people, animals, plants, microbes, materials, and engineered systems not only in the space environment but also on Earth, providing terrestrial benefits by advancing fundamental knowledge in these areas.


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    Titel :

    Recapturing a Future for Space Exploration: Life and Physical Sciences Research for a New Era


    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2011


    Format / Umfang :

    464 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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