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Space Science in the Twenty-First Century
Imperatives for the Decades 1995 to 2015
Overview
Report of the Study Steering Group
Space Science Board
Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources
National Research Council
NOTICE
TRANSMITTAL LETTER FROM FRANK PRESS
MEMBERSHIP
PREFACE
Background
Earth as a Global System
Scientific Themes
Recommended Program: Post-1995
The Role of NASA in Earth Sciences
National Coordination
Conclusions
Background
Goals of Planetary Exploration
Achievements of Planetary Exploration
Future Planetary Exploration—A Balanced Planetary Program
Conclusion
Background
The Sun, Solar Processes, and Variability
The Sun-Earth System, the Magnetosphere, and the Aurora
The Upper Atmosphere
Magnetospheres of Other Planets and Comets
Connections of Solar System Space Physics to Laboratory and Astrophysical Plasmas
Nature of the Field
Current Flight Projects
Prospective Pre-1995 Missions
Recommended Program: Post-1995
Conclusions
Background
Major Scientific Questions
The Evolution of Space Astronomy
Recommended Program: Post-1995
Cross-Links with Other Disciplines
Conclusions
Overview
A. Relativistic Gravitation
Background
Tests of General Relativity Theory in Weak Fields
Principle of Equivalence
Secular Change in the Gravitational Constant
Gravitational Waves
Pre-1995 Program for Relativistic Gravitation
Recommended Program for Relativistic Gravitation: Post-1995
B. Microgravity Science
Background
Observation of States in Equilibrium
Observation of States Destroyed by Gravity
States Far from Equilibrium
Conclusions and Recommendations for Microgravity Science
Background
Life Science Goals and Major Questions
Recommended Program: Post-1995
Space Age Science
The Scope of Human Presence in Space
National Academy Press, 1988
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