The National Research Council is recommending planetary science missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide important new clues about our solar system. After sorting out budget issues, five expert panels selected research priorities through a rigorous review that included input from planetary sciences experts, town hall meetings, and a contractor who provided independent cost and technical analyses. “Our recommendations are science-driven, and they offer a balanced mix of missions … that have the potential to greatly expand our knowledge of the solar system,” said committee chair Steven W. Squyres.
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To Mars, Europa and Beyond - Budget Permitting
Posted by: Mike Martin March 8, 2011 02:22 PMThe National Research Council is recommending planetary science missions for the decade 2013-2022 that could provide important new clues about our solar system. After sorting out budget issues, five expert panels selected research priorities through a rigorous review that included input from planetary sciences experts, town hall meetings, and a contractor who provided independent cost and technical analyses. “Our recommendations are science-driven, and they offer a balanced mix of missions … that have the potential to greatly expand our knowledge of the solar system,” said committee chair Steven W. Squyres.