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Space Studies Board Annual Report, 2009The year 2009 was one of transition for the nation, for NASA, and for the Space Studies Board (SSB). The nation pulled back from 2008's economic precipice, but did not return to the path of economic growth that it had been on. The United States inaugurated a new president who set out to build his administration. By mid-year President Obama had announced the appointment of Charlie Bolden as NASA administrator, and Lori Garver as deputy administrator. The president and Charlie Bolden jointly appointed an independent commission, the now well-known Augustine Commission, to provide guidance on the future of NASA's human spaceflight program. Many had known for quite a while that NASA's human spaceflight program faced a profound change at the time of the retirement of the space shuttle. This year was also a year of transition for the SSB. In 2009, Marcia Smith stepped down as staff director for both SSB and ASEB, and Dick Rowberg had a very good turn at the plate as a pinch-hitter. We are deeply indebted to both of them. We are pleased that, after a successful run as study director for Astro2010, Michael Moloney is now director of SSB and ASEB. The profound work begun in 2009 on the decadal surveys will only see the light of day later as they are released and the scientific work begins. The SSB will have much to report for 2010.
Document ID
20110011577
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2009
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
PB2011-101836
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNH06CE15B
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)
National Research Council (NRC)

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