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S PACE STUDIES BOARD NEWS F SSB C The Space Studies Board (SSB) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine held a virtual meeting on June 8‐11, in part jointly with the National Academies’ Aeronautics and Space Engi‐ neering Board (ASEB). The presentations and discussions covered a wide range of topics of importance to the space community. Some past chairs have reported on the Board’s activities semiannually, but the practice has not been followed in recent years. This message is being distributed because it seems worth renewing the tradition of informing the community that we serve about the broad range of topics dis‐ cussed by the board and updating our colleagues on issues of current importance. The responsibilities of the SSB are described on the NASEM website as follows: “The Space Studies Board (SSB) was established in 1958 to serve as the focus of the interests and responsibilities in space research for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The SSB provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications, and it serves as the focal point within the Academies for activities on space research. It oversees advisory studies and program assessments, facilitates international re‐ search coordination, and promotes communications on space science and science policy between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public. The SSB also serves as the U.S. National Committee for the Inter‐ national Council for Science Committee on Space Research (COSPAR).” The board is assisted by a number of discipline committees that serve under its direction. An important board activity is to organize and guide the committees that provide decadal surveys of the sub‐disciplines related to space. In its efforts, the board is supported by the following disci‐ pline committees:  Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences (CAPS),  Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA),  Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space (CBPSS),  Committee on Earth Sciences and Applications from Space (CESAS),  Committee on Solar and Space Physics (CSSP), and  Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP). Typically, the board meets semi‐annually—in Washington, DC, in the spring and at the Beckman Center in Irvine, CA, in the fall. It hears reports from policy makers, such as representatives of the National Space Council and the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and representatives of agencies (such as NASA and NSF); tracks the activities of board committees;, learns about scientific developments (e.g., this spring’s panel on the 30th anniversary of the Hubble Space Telescope); and follows the progress of decadal surveys. As a consequence of the COVID‐19 pandemic, this year’s spring SSB meeting was held by Zoom conferencing. Despite the unusual format, the meeting was extremely productive, and the committee members managed to communicate effectively. (Information about the membership of the SSB is provided at nationalacademies.org/ssb/about.) On Day 1, the SSB was welcomed by the ASEB as guests at its meeting, chaired by Alan Epstein (information about the membership of ASEB is provided at nationalacademies.org/aseb/about). The first speaker was Robert Pearce, associate administrator for NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), who covered many topics of current interest, including air passenger health and safety, challenges associated with enabling overland commercial supersonic transport, and issues related to education and skill development of the workforce. A presentation on Advanced Aerial Mobility (AAM) by Nicholas Lappos, chair of the AAM committee and ASEB member, was followed by an AAM ecosystem discussion panel. Day 2 was a joint meeting with the ASEB. Introductory remarks, representing personal views of both chairs, acknowledged the multiple crises facing the nation, including “a global pandemic, a resultant economic catastrophe for many Americans, and, sadly, enduring racism and injustice.” As individuals, the board members called for working together “to address injustice, to find new avenues to effect lasting change, and so seek to create a fair and equitable society.” The first speaker was Scott Pace, executive secretary of the National Space Council, who described new roles for the private sector in explora‐ tion, noted the ever‐increasing problem of orbital debris, and commented on updated rules governing planetary protection. He was followed by Kenneth Bowersox, acting associate administrator for the Human Exploration and Operations Mission Directorate, who described the challenges in sustaining astronauts over time scales of years (at least 3) required for the simplest crewed mission to Mars, areas of incomplete knowledge related to effects of microgravity, and what we can learn about the challenges of Mars from preliminary missions to the Moon. Aaron Miles, prin‐ cipal assistant director for national security and international affairs at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, focused on planetary de‐ fense, describing efforts to forecast impacts with near Earth objects and possibly to deflect and disrupt such objects. He emphasized the strate‐

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A—J 2020 gic importance of our ability to predict space weather. NASA’s response to the COVID‐19 pandemic was discussed by NASA associate administra‐ tor Steve Jurczyk. Time‐critical activities, such as work related to Mars 2020, whose launch date is July 20 (and subsequently was slipped to July 30), are being fully supported, but other activities are slowed or on hold. He described guidelines for ramping up onsite work before it is possible to resume normal activity and discussed the anticipated costs of the slow‐down. A panel of experts provided inspiring talks on the remarkable achievements of the Hubble Space Telescope in recognition of Hubble’s 30th anni‐ versary. Readers will understand that the board members relished the opportunity to learn more about forefront science. Day 3 of the meeting fell on June 10, a day on which many scientists had decided to strike in support of the Black Lives Matter move‐ ment. Scientists had been encouraged to suspend normal work and devote attention to “explicit, implicit, and systemic racism in science and en‐ gineering.” Some board members joined the strike, but most decided to move ahead with the meeting and to devote the closed planning sessions to the issue of racism in the community of scientists. As chair, I opened the meeting with some remarks on the strike and its focus, noting that “by the rules of the Academies, Academy boards do not issue findings or statements, so my introductory remarks represent my personal thoughts. We have been encouraged by a group identified as #shutdownstem to take time today, Wednesday, June 10, 2020, to think about how racism impacts STEM and society in general. This provides an opportunity to ask ourselves what actions we can take together and indi‐ vidually to improve the participation of Blacks and other people of color in our STEM fields. The subject of racism in STEM fields was dis‐ cussed at the annual meeting of the National Academy of Sciences by a diversity panel. Important points made in the discussion included the following:  Most diversity efforts are NOT effective.  Most diversity efforts actually backfire.  Diversity efforts are viewed very differently by minorities and whites, which makes it almost impossible to find programs embraced by both. With this sobering assessment in mind, it would be arrogant to expect that a spontaneous discussion of the subject at this meeting would be particularly helpful, so it is not explicitly on our agenda. However, the board will meet in closed session later today to contemplate ideas. I would also welcome suggestions, ideally in writing, of ways in which this board might consider actions designed to help topple the obstacles that have created a STEM workforce so far from representative of the talent available in this country. It’s a tall order, but it’s a most worth‐ while goal.” A presentation by Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator of the NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD), covered many issues. NASA is working to provide support for those most affected by the “stay‐at‐home” restrictions, including soft money scientists and early career scientists, particularly those affected by university hiring freezes. He commented on the challenges faced in supporting Flagship missions, noting that they must be managed so that they can succeed without greatly increasing their anticipated costs. A presentation on the Mars 2020 Perseverance Mission by Adam Steltzner, project chief engineer, NASA, followed. After launch in July, the spacecraft will reach Mars in 7 months. This ambitious project is on schedule and promises to provide a successful start for Mars Sample Return. The second half of the day was dedicated to hearing updates from the committees on Astronomy and Astrophysics, on Solar and Space Physics, on Earth Sciences and Applications from Space, on Astrobiology and Planetary Science, and on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space. It was noted that NASA’s program in biological and physical sciences in space has recently moved into SMD. Day 4 began with an update from the European Science Committee presented by the chair of the European Space Science Foundation, Athena Coustenis. She described an ambitious program of missions including a combination of crewed and robotic missions, and she noted con‐ tributions to U.S.‐led missions. Fleming Crim, chief operating officer of the National Science Foundation (NSF), described its broad award program, which has not been slowed by the pandemic. He commented on the value of international research collaboration and the related issue of research security. NSF has commis‐ sioned and received a report on these issues from the science advisory group JASON. While continuing to support access to fundamental re‐ search, it is particularly important for projects with international contributions to assure disclosure of conflicts of interest. The rest of the day was devoted to presentations by a panel titled Consideration of Satellite Constellations. Astronomers are greatly concerned that reflection from large numbers of space objects will interfere with ground‐based telescopic observations, but organizations such as SpaceX are working with scientists to address this issue as best they can. The summary above does not begin to cover the informative material presented as the participants sat for several days glued to their computer monitors. Fortunately, many of the presenters provided their slides to the Board and they can be accessed at nationalacademies.org/event/06‐08‐ 2020/space‐studies‐board‐and‐aeronautics‐and‐space‐engineering‐board‐joint‐spring‐meeting‐2020.

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S S B D SSB MEMBERSHIP C Board Director: Colleen N. Hartman J 1, 2019—J 30, 2020 J 1, 2020—J 30, 2021 The Space Studies Board (SSB) met June 9‐11. June 9 was a MARGARET KIVELSON, Chair MARGARET KIVELSON, Chair joint session with the Aeronautics and Space Engineering University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles Board (ASEB). More information on the Board meeting can be JAMES H. CROCKER Vice Chair JAMES H. CROCKER Vice Chair found in the Space Studies Board Chair column on page 2 of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Lockheed Martin Space Systems this newsletter. The Board’s next meeting will be held virtually Company (retired) Company (retired) November 4‐6. For additional information about the SSB, in‐ GREGORY P. ASNER GREGORY P. ASNER Carnegie Institution for Science Carnegie Institution for Science cluding links to presentations and agendas, please see JEFF M. BINGHAM ADAM BURROWS nas.edu/ssb. U.S. Senate (retired) Princeton University The Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science ADAM BURROWS MARY LYNNE DITTMAR (CAPS) continued drafting its short report on a limited set of Princeton University Coalition for Deep Space Exploration options for the fifth New Frontiers announcement of oppor‐ MARY LYNNE DITTMAR MELINDA DARBY DYAR Mount Holyoke College tunity. Committee co‐chairs Chris House and Bill McKinnon Coalition for Deep Space Exploration JEFF DOZIER ANTONIO L. ELIAS presented a status update to the SSB at its June 10 meeting. University of California, Santa Orbital ATK, Inc. (retired) The short report was briefed to NASA Science Mission Direc‐ Barbara JEFF DOZIER torate (SMD) on July 20 and set for release on July 28. The VICTORIA HAMILTON University of California, Santa next meeting of CAPS is scheduled to be held virtually on Sep‐ Southwest Research Institute Barbara tember 15‐17. For additional information about CAPS, includ‐ CHRYSSA KOUVELIOTOU VICTORIA HAMILTON ing links to presentations and agendas, please see na‐ The George Washington University Southwest Research Institute tionalacademies.org/our‐work/committee‐on‐astrobiology‐ DENNIS P. LETTENMAIER CHRYSSA KOUVELIOTOU University of California, Los Angeles The George Washington University and‐planetary‐sciences. ROSALY M. LOPES DENNIS P. LETTENMAIER The Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA) contin‐ Jet Propulsion Laboratory University of California, Los Angeles ued to hold semi‐regular teleconferences but did not have a STEPHEN J. MACKWELL ROSALY M. LOPES full meeting this quarter. Co‐chair Thomas Greene presented American Institute of Physics Jet Propulsion Laboratory an update to the Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA) on DAVID J. MCCOMAS STEPHEN J. MACKWELL American Institute of Physics April 24, and to the SSB on June 10. The next meeting of CAA Princeton University LARRY PAXTON, JR. DAVID J. MCCOMAS will be held virtually this fall. For additional information about Johns Hopkins University, Applied Princeton University CAA, including links to presentations and agendas, please see Physics Laboratory LARRY PAXTON, JR. nationalacademies.org/our‐work/committee‐on‐astronomy‐ ELIOT QUATAERT Johns Hopkins University, Applied and‐astrophysics. University of California, Berkeley Physics Laboratory ELIOT QUATAERT The Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space MARK P. SAUNDERS Independent Consultant University of California, Berkeley (CBPSS) did not meet in this quarter but continued to sup‐ BARBARA SHERWOOD LOLLAR MARK P. SAUNDERS port planning discussions for a decadal survey in biological and University of Toronto Independent Consultant physical sciences. Staff continued to have regular meetings HOWARD J. SINGER BARBARA SHERWOOD LOLLAR with NASA to discuss task language and related issues for the National Oceanographic and Atmos‐ University of Toronto planned decadal study. Committee co‐chairs Rob Ferl and Da‐ pheric Administration HOWARD J. SINGER va Newman presented a status update to the SSB during its HARLAN E. SPENCE National Oceanographic and Atmos‐ June 10 meeting. Of particular note was the congressional ap‐ University of New Hampshire pheric Administration MARK H. THIEMENS HARLAN E. SPENCE proval of the move of NASA’s biological and physical sciences University of California, San Diego University of New Hampshire program from the Human Operations and Mission Directorate ERIKA WAGNER ERIKA WAGNER to SMD, and that move’s impact on the expected charge, plan‐ Blue Origin, LLC Blue Origin, LLC ning, and schedule for the decadal survey. For additional infor‐ PAUL WOOSTER PAUL WOOSTER mation about CBPSS, including links to presentations and Space Explorations Technologies Space Explorations Technologies agendas, please see nationalacademies.org/our‐work/ EDWARD L. WRIGHT EDWARD L. WRIGHT committee‐on‐biological‐and‐physical‐sciences‐in‐space. University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles L L The Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space CHARLES KENNEL CHARLES KENNEL (CESAS) did not have a full meeting during this quarter. U.S. Representative COSPAR U.S. Representative COSPAR However, using teleconferences, the committee drafted a re‐ sponse to a draft request from NASA’s Earth Science Division P 4 V 31, I 2

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(ESD) to organize a workshop or an ad hoc study to examine experi‐ S C ences to date with two “flavors” of its Venture‐class line: Earth Ven‐ ture‐Instrument (EV‐I) and Earth Venture‐Mission (EV‐M). The Ven‐ The Decadal Survey on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2020 ture class of Explorers was initiated by NASA ESD in response to a (Astro2020) has made significant progress. The recommendation in the National Academies 2007 decadal survey six program panels and the State of the Profession and Societal Im‐ Earth Science and Applications from Space: National Imperatives for pacts panel meetings are done. The panels have given presenta‐ the Next Decade and Beyond. Members of the committee also partici‐ tions to the steering committee, and are now finalizing deliverables pated in various virtual events devoted to mitigating the effects of to the steering committee. The steering committee held its fourth, COVID‐19 and studying the perturbative effects of COVID‐19 on the fifth, and sixth meetings on May 4‐6, June 23‐26, and July 13‐15, as Earth system. Co‐chairs Chelle Gentemann and Steve Running pre‐ closed, virtual meetings, and are holding weekly teleconferences. In sented an update to the SSB at its June 10 meeting. For additional addition, a cross‐panel working group on optical and radio‐ information about CESAS, including links to presentations and frequency interference from satellite constellations held two virtual agendas, please see nationalacademies.org/our‐work/committee‐ meetings on April 27 and June 9. The working group heard briefings on‐earth‐sciences‐and‐applications‐from‐space. from various stakeholders, including SpaceX officials, the Vera Ru‐ bin Observatory scientists, and officials from the National Radio The Committee on Planetary Protection (CoPP) is a new discipline Astronomy Observatory, NSF, and the National Academies Com‐ committee of the SSB. Its scope will include those aspects of plane‐ mittee on Radio Frequencies. More information on Astro2020 is tary environments, life sciences, spacecraft engineering, technolo‐ available at nas.edu/astro2020. gy, and science policy relevant to the control of biological cross‐ The Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey 2023‐ 2032 contamination arising from robotic missions and human exploration was initiated on March 20. The co‐chairs, Robin Canup and Phil and utilization of solar system bodies. CoPP will monitor the pro‐ Christensen, were appointed in May. Steering committee and panel gress of implementing the planetary protection guidelines associat‐ chairs and members are expected to be appointed in August. In ear‐ ed with priority programs and missions identified in the National ly June, the deadline for submitting white papers to the survey was Academies planetary science decadal surveys. CoPP will serve as a extended from July 4 to July 15 for science white papers, August 15 source of advice on measures undertaken to protect the biological for mission concept white papers, and September 15 for all other and environmental integrity of extraterrestrial bodies and to pre‐ white papers (e.g., on the state of the profession, infrastructure, serve the integrity of Earth’s biosphere. Funding for the new disci‐ interaction with human space exploration). The second and third pline committee was received in June, and committee membership early career events were held in May and July, respectively: Writing should be announced by the end of July. For additional information White Papers for the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal about CoPP, please see nationalacademies.org/our‐work/ committee‐on‐planetary‐protection. SSB DISCIPLINE The Committee on Solar and Space Physics COMMITTEE CO‐CHAIRS (CSSP) released its short report Agile Re‐

sponses to Short‐Notice Rideshare Opportunities on February 25. The committee met via tele‐ Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science (CAPS) conferences during this quarter to discuss Christopher H. House, The Pennsylvania State University preparations for the decadal survey, which will William B. McKinnon, Washington University, St. Louis

be conducted with support from NASA, NSF, Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics (CAA) and NOAA. Those discussions will continue (joint with the Board on Physics and Astronomy) over the next quarter. Co‐chairs Sarah Gibson Vassiliki (Vicky) Kalogera, Northwestern University and Maura Hagan presented a status update to the SSB at its June Thomas Greene, NASA Ames Research Center 10 meeting. CSSP’s fall meeting will be held virtually on October 19‐ Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences in Space (CBPSS) 21. For additional information about CSSP, including links to presen‐ (joint with the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board) tations, agendas, and the short report, please see nationalacade‐ Robert J. Ferl, University of Florida mies.org/our‐work/committee‐on‐solar‐and‐space‐physics. Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Committee on Earth Science and Applications from Space (CESAS) Chelle L. Gentemann, Earth & Space Research (through June 30, 2020) Steven W. Running, University of Montana (emeritus)

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Survey and Perspectives & Lessons Learned from Past Decadal The Committee for the Space Weather Operations and Research Chairs. Information about the committee, as well as presentations, Infrastructure Workshop is charged with holding a workshop to webinars, white papers, and early career event recordings and identify gaps and future needs for space weather products and ser‐ presentations, is available at nas.edu/planetarydecadal. vices, with particular attention to the Space Weather Follow‐On The Committee on Increasing Diversity in the Leadership of Com‐ (SWFO) program and options for future observing architectures. A peted Space Missions is tasked to recommend actions for NASA multiday in‐person workshop was originally planned; however, SMD’s proposal process to increase diversity, inclusion, equity, and COVID‐19 travel restrictions resulted in a new plan to hold the work‐ accessibility in the leadership of its competed space mission pro‐ shop virtually in two parts. Part I of the workshop was held June 16‐ posals submitted to the NASA Science Mission Directorate compet‐ 17. In addition to the organizing committee and speakers, some 150 ed space mission programs. As part of its work, the committee will individuals participated. Part II of the workshop is planned for Sep‐ examine the current space mission proposal system and identify tember 9‐11, with a proceedings of the entire workshop targeted for elements of the system that may present barriers or bottlenecks to the end of 2020. In the coming quarter, the committee will be re‐ potential proposers. In particular, the committee will identify hu‐ viewing materials presented at the June part I workshop to inform manistic elements—ranging from discrimination to work/life bal‐ its preparations for the September part II workshop. A committee‐ ance issues—that may present impediments to applicants, thus lim‐ authored workshop proceedings is expected to be released at the iting the diversity of the competitive pool. Funding to initiate this end of 2020. The workshop agenda and speaker presentations are task arrived July 21. available at nationalacademies.org/our‐work/space‐weather‐ operations‐and‐research‐infrastructure‐workshop. At the end of the quarter, the Committee on the Review of Progress Toward Implement‐ O A ing the Decadal Survey—Solar and Space The Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) was not active during Physics: A Science for a Technological Socie‐ this quarter. In March, COSPAR announced that it was postponing ty published its report, Progress Toward Im‐ the 43rd Scientific Assembly, originally scheduled for August 15‐23 plementation of the 2013 Decadal Survey for in Sydney, Australia. It is now scheduled for January 28‐February 4, Solar and Space Physics: A Midterm Assess‐ 2021. The next in the series of biennial thematic COSPAR symposia ment, which was released to the public in early will be held in Singapore in 2021 (date to be announced). The theme January 2020 in pre‐publication format. For is space science with small satellites. The 44th Scientific Assembly information about the committee and links to meeting presenta‐ will be held in Athens, Greece, on July 16‐24, 2022. Additional infor‐ tions, see nationalacademies.org/our‐work/review‐of‐progress‐ mation about COSPAR is available at https://cosparhq.cnes.fr/. toward‐implementing‐the‐decadal‐survey‐solar‐and‐space‐physics‐ a‐science‐for‐a‐technological‐society. The Forum for New Leaders in Space Science, a cooperative activity between the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and The Committee on the Review of the Report of the NASA Planetary Medicine and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), is designed Protection Independent Review Board released its report, As‐ to provide opportunities for a highly select group of young space sessment of the Report of NASA's Planetary Protection Independent scientists from China and the United States to discuss research in an Review Board, intimate and collegial environment. The SSB and CAS hopes to hold to the public on April 24. The final version is expected to be availa‐ the 11th and 12th forums in 2021 devoted to biological and physical ble in the late summer. For additional information about the com‐ research in the microgravity environment. However, future meet‐ mittee, see nationalacademies.org/our‐work/review‐of‐the‐report‐ ings are dependent on a successful resolution of the current COVID‐ of‐the‐nasa‐planetary‐protection‐independent‐review‐board. 19 pandemic. Additional details about future forums will be an‐ nounced when concerns over the current global health emergency have abated. Details about past forums are available at sites.nationalacademies.org/SSB/SSB_086017.

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Participation by early career scientists and engineers ensures a robust future for space science, and COLLEEN N. HARTMAN the SSB is dedicated to enhancing and encouraging the involvement of early career individuals. The Director SSB Board Director and staff have tripled the frequency of early career activities, especially those ALAN ANGLEMAN* held in conjunction with decadal surveys. An in‐person Early Career 2‐day Focus Session was held in Senior Program Officer Washington, DC, in October 2018, prior to the start of Astro2020. The decadal survey in planetary ARTHUR A. CHARO science and astrobiology recently completed a series of webinars for early career professionals inter‐ Senior Program Officer DWAYNE A. DAY* ested in becoming more involved in the decadal survey process. At each early career event, the SSB Senior Program Officer director provides an overview of the decadal survey process and the timeline for the survey. The first SANDRA J. GRAHAM webinar, Kick‐Off Event for Early Career Professionals, took place on March 27 in partnership with the Senior Program Officer Lunar and Planetary Institute. Speakers from agencies and past decadal surveys provided a high‐level GREGORY MACK* discussion and answered questions from the audience on what a decadal survey is and about their Senior Program Officer personal experiences with participating in surveys. The second early career webinar, Writing White ABIGAIL SHEFFER Papers for the Planetary Science and Astrobiology Decadal Survey, was held on May 7, 2020. This Senior Program Officer workshop provided guidance to early career individuals from senior‐level scientists on how to ap‐ DAVID H. SMITH Senior Program Officer proach writing white papers for decadal surveys. The final webinar in this early career event series, DANIEL NAGASAWA held July 2, 2020, included past and current decadal chairs discussing Perspectives and Lessons Associate Program Officer Learned. All webinars have been recorded and can be viewed online. Staff will continue to integrate MIA BROWN early career events before and during future decadal surveys in space science. In addition, the board Research Associate director has undertaken a series of presentations to explain the decadal survey process to the broad‐ MEGAN CHAMBERLAIN er scientific community. Senior Program Assistant GAYBRIELLE HOLBERT Program Assistant ANDREA REBHOLZ* R R Program Coordinator Copies of reports are available from the SSB office at 202‐334‐3477 DIONNA WISE or at https://www.nap.edu/author/SSB. Program Coordinator MEG KNEMEYER Report Series: Committee on Solar and Space Physics: Agile Re‐ Senior Finance Business Partner RADAKA LIGHTFOOT sponses to Short‐Notice Rideshare Opportunities for the NASA Senior Financial Associate Heliophysics Division (2020) CELESTE A. NAYLOR Report Series: Committee on Solar and Space Physics: Agile Responses to Short‐ Information Management Associate Notice Rideshare Opportunities for the NASA Heliophysics Division explores the TANJA E. PILZAK kinds of solar and space science that would be enabled by an agile response to Manager, Program Operations rideshare opportunities. This report then explores the types of payloads that are MARGUERITE SCHNEIDER suited to these opportunities and the development and implementation of a new Administrative Coordinator program that would allow agile responses to future short‐notice rideshare opportunities. GENEVIEVE PAYNE Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern

(beginning June 2020) Progress Toward Implementation of the 2013 Decadal Survey for CINDY VO Solar and Space Physics: A Midterm Assessment (2020) Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Intern (beginning June 2020) The 2013 report Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Socie‐

ty outlined a program of basic and applied research for the period 2013‐2022. * Staff of other Academies boards who are This publication describes the most significant scientific discoveries, technical shared with the SSB. advances, and relevant programmatic changes in solar and space physics since the publication of that decadal survey. Progress Toward Implementation of the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics assesses the degree to which the programs of NSF and NASA address the strategies, goals, and priorities outlined in the 2013 decadal survey, and the progress that has been made in meeting those goals. The report additionally consid‐ ers steps to enhance career opportunities in solar and space physics and recommends actions that should be undertaken to prepare for the next decadal survey.

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Review and Assessment of Planetary Protection Policy Development Pro‐ Assessment of the Report of NASA’s Planetary Protection Independent cesses (2018) Review Board (2020) Available online only  Report Series: Committee on Solar and Space Physics: Agile Responses to Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Strategy for Earth Observation Short‐Notice Rideshare Opportunities for the NASA Heliophysics Division from Space (2018) Available online only (2020) Available online only  A Midterm Assessment of Implementation of the Decadal Survey on Life and Physical sciences Research at NASA (2017) Progress Toward Implementation of the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics: A Midterm Assessment (2020)  America’s Future in Civil Space: Proceedings of a Workshop‐in Brief (2017) Review of the Draft 2019 Science Mission Directorate Science Plan (2019)  Searching for Life Across Space and Time: Proceedings of a Workshop (2017) Finding Hazardous Asteroids Using Infrared and Visible Wavelength Tele‐  Powering Science: NASA’s Large Strategic Science Missions (2017) scopes (2019) Report Series: Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science: Getting Continuous Improvement of NASA’s Innovation Ecosystem: Proceedings of a Ready for the Next Planetary Sciences Decadal Survey (2017) Available Workshop (2019) online only Report Series: Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science: Review of  Report Series: Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics: Small Explorer the Planetary Science Aspects of NASA SMD’s Lunar Science and Exploration Missions (2017) Available online only Initiative (2019) Available online only Report Series: Committee on Solar and Space Physics: Heliophysics Science Report Series: Committee on Astrobiology and Planetary Science: Review of Centers (2017) Available online only the Commercial Aspects of NASA SMD’s Lunar Science and Exploration Initi‐ Review of the Restructured Research and Analysis Programs a NASA’s Plane‐ ative (2019) Available online only tary Science Division (2017) Planetary Protection Classification of Sample‐Return Missions from the Mar‐ Assessment of the National Science Foundation's 2015 Geospace Portfolio tian Moons (2019) Review (2017)  Strategic Investments in Instrumentation and Facilities for Extraterrestrial Extending Science—NASA’s Space Science Mission Extensions and the Sen‐

Sample Curation and Analysis (2019) ior Review Process (2016) An Astrobiology Strategy for the Search for Life in the Universe (2019) New Worlds, New Horizons: A Midterm Assessment (2016) Open Source Software Policy Options for NASA Earth and Space Sciences Achieving Science with CubeSats: Thinking Inside the Box (2016) (2018) Continuity of NASA Earth Observations from Space: A Value Framework  Exoplanet Science Strategy (2018) (2015) Visions into Voyages for Planetary Sciences in the Decade 2013‐2022: A Mid‐  Review of the MEPAG Report on Mars Special Regions term Review (2018) The Space Science Decadal Surveys: Lessons Learned and Best Practices  Report Series: Committee on Astronomy and Astrophysics: Mission Concept (2015) Studies (2018) Available online only  Sharing the Adventure with the Student: Exploring the Intersections of

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