Out of the Silent Planet

Episode 10 - On a Mission


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In this Episode of OoTSP, Michael and Tony discuss all things NASA-funded space science missions. How do the science questions that guide missions get formulated? How much money do missions cost? Who decides which missions fly and which were a waste of a decade for those unfortunate unselected Principal Investigators?

Timestamps:

  • 00:32 - Welcome
  • 08:21 - Introduction to NASA structure and missions
  • 34:50 - Main Segment: MASWG Document
  • Links:

    Visions and Voyages - Decadal Survey for 2013 - 2022

    The Decadal Survey for 2023 - 2032

    NASA Solar System Exploration Programs

    NASA Organization Structure

    NASA Planetary Science Division

    NASA Science Mission Directorate

    NASA Science Missions

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    Out of the Silent PlanetBy Tony Maue, Michael Phillips