Thriving in Space : Ensuring the Future of Biological and Physical Sciences Research: a Decadal Survey For 2023-2032.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032, author, issuing body.

Contributor:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board

Space Studies Board

Committee on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023–2032

Series:

Consensus study report

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Physical sciences.

Space environment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2023.

Summary:

Research in biological and physical sciences in space provides the critical scientific and technological foundations that make space exploration possible. As humanity looks towards the Moon and Mars for future missions, this work is needed to help astronauts adapt and live in the harsh environments of space. Thriving in Space provides a roadmap for increasing national investment in biological and physical science research, from experiments to infrastructure to education. This report identifies key scientific questions, priorities, and ambitious research campaigns that will enable human space exploration and transform our understanding of how the universe works.Thriving in Space reviews the state of knowledge in the current and emerging areas of space-related biological and physical sciences research and generates recommendations for a comprehensive vision and strategy for a decade of transformative science at the frontiers of biological and physical sciences research in space. This report will help NASA define and align biological and physical sciences research to uniquely advance scientific knowledge, meet human and robotic exploration mission needs, and provide terrestrial benefits.

Contents:

The National Academies of SCIENCES • ENGINEERING • MEDICINE

COMMITTEE ON BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH IN SPACE 2023-2032

SPACE STUDIES BOARD

AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ENGINEERING BOARD

Reviewers

Preface

Summary

STATE OF THE SCIENCE

STATE OF THE PROFESSION

ESTABLISHING SCIENCE PRIORITIES

RESEARCH CAMPAIGNS

THRIVING IN THE FACE OF UNCERTAINTY

SUSTAINING A THRIVING, NATIONAL BPS RESEARCH COMMUNITY

1. Introduction

BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES IN SPACE

SPACE, SPACEFLIGHT, AND PLANETARY ENVIRONMENTS

OVERVIEW OF RELEVANT DISCIPLINES

RESEARCH LANDSCAPE

2. Current State of Knowledge in the Biological and Physical Sciences

ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ADVANCING BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BIOPHYSICS

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES OF RESEARCH IN THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT

3. Framework for Thriving in Space by Prioritizing Themes and Scientific Questions

KEY SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS AS PRIORITIES FOR BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH

4. Science to Enable Space Exploration

BPS KEY SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS THEME 1: ADAPTING TO SPACE-OPTIMIZING BIOLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS FOR SURVIVING AND THRIVING IN THE SPACE ENVIRONMENT

BPS KEY SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS THEME 2: LIVING AND TRAVELING IN SPACE-CREATING AND MAINTAINING SAFE, SUSTAINABLE SPACE HABITATION ENVIRONMENTS

COMPLETING THE SCIENCE IMPERATIVES

5. Science Enabled by the Space Environment

BPS KEY SCIENTIFIC QUESTIONS THEME 3: PROBING PHENOMENA HIDDEN BY GRAVITY OR TERRESTRIAL LIMITATIONS-REVEALING UNDERLYING BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL PROCESSES THAT CANNOT BE QUANTIFIED ON EARTH

6. Research Campaigns

KEY TRACE ASSUMPTIONS

MANAGING RESEARCH CAMPAIGNS TO ACHIEVE A STRATEGIC GOAL

IMPACT OF THE RESEARCH CAMPAIGNS BY 2033

RESEARCH CAMPAIGN: BIOREGENERATIVE LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS

RESEARCH CAMPAIGN: MANUFACTURING MATERIALS AND PROCESSES FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SPACE

MULTI-AGENCY OPPORTUNITY: PROBING THE FABRIC OF SPACETIME

NOTIONAL CONCEPT: POLAR RADIATION OF MODEL ORGANISMS

SUMMARY

7. Strategy and Challenges for Disciplinary Balance, Infrastructure, and Access and a Vibrantly Sustained Space Science Community

GRAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BIOLOGICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES IN SPACE

INFRASTRUCTURE FOR BPS RESEARCH FROM EARTH TO LEO, THE MOON, AND BEYOND TO MARS

PROVIDING AND MAINTAINING SPACE ENVIRONMENT ACCESS FOR BPS RESEARCH

SUSTAINING PUBLIC AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR BPS RESEARCH AND ITS SOCIETAL BENEFITS

BUILDING AND SUSTAINING A DIVERSE AND ETHICAL U.S. SCIENCE COMMUNITY IN GLOBAL CONTEXT

OUTLOOK

References

Appendixes

A. Statement of Task

B. Acronyms and Abbreviations

C. Steering Committee and Staff Biographical Information

D. Complementarity of NASA's Division of Biological and Physical Sciences and Human Research Program

E. Technical Risk and Cost Evaluation Related to the Chapter 6 Research Campaigns

F. Key Scientific Questions and Recommendations for BPS Space Research Over the Decade 2023-2032.

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ISBN:

0-309-69499-X

OCLC:

1416190735