NASA: Continuing the Vision - American Astronautical Society
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NASA: Continuing the Vision5th Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium
October 16, 2012
Robert LightfootRobert LightfootAssociate AdministratorAssociate Administrator
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Visionary for exploration
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Robotic and Human Exploration
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Curiosity on Mars
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The Human Connection
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Commercial Spaceflight
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James Webb Space Telescope
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International Space Station
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Orion Progress
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Space Launch System
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Dawn, Messenger, Kepler
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Technology Development
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Solar Electric Propulsion
Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage
Composite Cryotank Solar Sail
Cryogenic Propellant Storage and
TransferHypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic
Decelerator (HIAD)
Remembering the Dream
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The Vision…
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…Endures
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When are we going to get there?
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I hope this briefing today was helpful.
I’d be glad to answer any questions you have.