NASA at a Crossroads : Maintaining Workforce, Infrastructure, and Technology Preeminence in the Coming Decades.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences

Space Studies Board

Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board

Committee on NASA Mission Critical Workforce, Infrastructure, and Technology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Space sciences.

Technological innovations--Government policy.

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (205 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, 2025.

Summary:

This comprehensive report examines the critical challenges and opportunities facing NASA's workforce and technological capabilities in the coming decades. Authored by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, the study reflects a consensus among experts and provides recommendations to ensure the agency's continued leadership in space exploration and related fields. Topics include workforce development, technological innovation, and policy recommendations to address emerging challenges. The report aims to guide policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders in sustaining NASA's preeminence in advancing scientific and engineering frontiers. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

FrontMatter

Reviewers

Contents

Preface

Executive Summary

1 Introduction

2 Systemic Issues

3 Technology Issues

4 Infrastructure Issues

5 Workforce Issues

6 Summary List of Findings

7 Summary List of Recommendations

Appendixes

Appendix A: Legislative Direction for This Report

Appendix B: Statement of Task

Appendix C: Acronyms and Abbreviations

Appendix D: Committee and Staff Biographical Information

Appendix E: Disclosure of Unavoidable Conflict of Interest

Appendix F: Information Gathering

Appendix G: NASA 20-Year Critical Missions

Appendix H: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education in the United States and Abroad

Appendix I: NASA Employment Data

Appendix J: Technology Survey Papers

Appendix K: The Transition from Engineer to Manager: The Roles of Cognitive and Affective Qualities at the Individual and Social Levels.

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ISBN:

0-309-71632-2

OCLC:

1485002528