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Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032

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The Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 will review the state of knowledge in the current and emerging areas of space-related biological and physical sciences research and generate recommendations for a comprehensive vision and strategy for a decade of transformative science at the frontiers of biological and physical sciences research in space. The study 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.

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Research in biological and physical sciences in space provides the critical scientific and technological foundations that make space exploration possible. This booklet summarizes recent advances in the biological and physical sciences that have changed our understanding of the factors important to h...

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The Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 accepted white papers June 17-December 23, 2021. Read the white paper specifications (PDF) and view the FAQ (PDF). Topical White Papers Submit a Topical White Paper Deadline: October 31, 2021 View current submitted Topical White Papers (CSV file) Research Campaign White Paper Submit a Research Campaign White Paper Deadline: December 23, 2021 View current submitted Research Campaign White Papers (CSV file)

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The Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 accepted white papers June 17-December 23, 2021. Read the white paper specifications (PDF) and view the FAQ (PDF). Topical White Papers Submit a Topical White Paper Deadline: October 31, 2021 View current submitted Topical White Papers (CSV file) Research Campaign White Paper Submit a Research Campaign White Paper Deadline: December 23, 2021 View current submitted Research Campaign White Papers (CSV file)

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View Current submitted Research Campaign White Papers

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The Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 accepted white papers June 17-December 23, 2021. Read the white paper specifications (PDF) and view the FAQ (PDF). Topical White Papers Submit a Topical White Paper Deadline: October 31, 2021 View current submitted Topical White Papers (CSV file) Research Campaign White Paper Submit a Research Campaign White Paper Deadline: December 23, 2021 View current submitted Research Campaign White Papers (CSV file)

View Current Submitted Topical White Papers

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The Decadal Survey on Biological and Physical Sciences Research in Space 2023-2032 accepted white papers June 17-December 23, 2021. Read the white paper specifications (PDF) and view the FAQ (PDF). Topical White Papers Submit a Topical White Paper Deadline: October 31, 2021 View current submitted Topical White Papers (CSV file) Research Campaign White Paper Submit a Research Campaign White Paper Deadline: December 23, 2021 View current submitted Research Campaign White Papers (CSV file)

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