President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy
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The President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy was a Presidential Commission formed by
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on January 27, 2004, through the . Its final report was submitted on June 4, 2004.


Commissioners

There were nine members of the commission: *
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- Chairman *
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* Lester L. Lyles * Paul D. Spudis *
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* Robert S. Walker * Maria T. Zuber


Hearings

There were five public hearings held by the commission to gain a variety of different perspectives. They were as follows: *February 11, 2004 -
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*March 3–4, 2004 -
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*March 24–25, 2004 -
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*May 3–4, 2004 -
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Findings

The committee's findings and recommendations were:* * Space exploration must be a national priority * NASA's relationship to the private sector must be transformed * Key technologies must be developed * A robust space industry is required * International resources are valuable * A space program can stimulate math, science, and engineering education


See also

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Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry The Commission on the Future of the United States Aerospace Industry (CFUSAI) was formed jointly by United States President George W. Bush and the United States Congress in 2001. Its first public meeting was held on November 27, 2001, and its final ...
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U.S. National Space Policy The space policy of the United States includes both the making of space policy through the legislative process, and the implementation of that policy in the United States' civilian and military space programs through regulatory agencies. The early ...


References


External links

* * * {{Authority control NASA oversight Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy, President's Commission on Reports of the United States government Space policy of the United States Presidency of George W. Bush