2012-05-24T14:57:53Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/space-exploration.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100130.html Dec 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2010

This external publication is an online database of short Horizon Scanning Centre think-pieces. RAND Europe updated 25% of the papers on this database, to incorporate more recent policy issues, evidence, and developments.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB183-1.html Oct 9, 2007 Oct 9, 2007

<p>Endeavors to determine &mdash; on the basis of then-current biological and cosmological knowledge &mdash; whether there are other worlds where man can survive or where human life may even now be flourishing.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB179-1.html Oct 8, 2007 Oct 8, 2007

<p><em>Habitable Planets for Man</em> examines and estimates the probabilities of finding planets habitable to human beings, where they might be found, and the number there may be in our own galaxy.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/commercial_books/CB136-1.html Oct 8, 2007 Oct 8, 2007

<p>Seminal guide from 1958 on the uses and characteristics of space systems, including astronautics and its applications, technology, rocket vehicles, propulsion systems, propellants, internal power sources, guidance, communication, and more.</p>

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2004/12/13/SN.html Dec 13, 2004 Dec 13, 2004

Published commentary by RAND staff

http://www.rand.org/pubs/documented_briefings/DB316.html Dec 31, 1999 Dec 31, 1999

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR864.html Jan 1, 1998 Jan 1, 1998

Small spacecraft have become popular for a number of reasons, most prominently the needs to reduce overall cost, be built more quickly, and spread mission risks. Despite the risks, however, small spacecraft fulfill important roles in earth science, astrophysics, space physics, and planetary science. NASA's current generation of small spacecraft is capable of impressive levels of performance.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/monograph_reports/MR972.html Dec 31, 1997 Dec 31, 1997

As of the end of 1997, the U.S. had cooperative agreements with 76 countries and six multinational organizations covering the operations of 32 active satellites. This report catalogs the agreements and assesses the extent of interagency coordination.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/issue_papers/IP139.html Dec 31, 1993 Dec 31, 1993

Space programs extend over long periods of time and require considerable financial investment.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P1671.html Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1991

<p>A description of a camera that, as a payload of an early space vehicle, could photograph the moon. The resulting pictures should be superior to those obtained by telescope or by television cameras such as those carried by Pioneer I and II. Trajectories, spin stabilization, film, lenses, and other factors are considered.</p>

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7768.html Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1991

Concepts submitted to Project Outreach for Space Exploration and Extended Habitation serve to highlight a number of important research areas, and in particular, the importance of broad-based support for research into power and propulsion technologies...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3280.html Dec 31, 1991 Dec 31, 1991

Describes the findings of the Space and Surface Power panel, one of eight project panels evaluating submissions to the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, or Project Outreach.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3283.html Dec 31, 1990 Dec 31, 1990

This Note analyzes a number of transportation and propulsion options for Mars exploration missions.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3287.html Dec 31, 1990 Dec 31, 1990

Describes the findings of the Human Support panel, one of eight project panels evaluating submissions to the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, or Project Outreach.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/notes/N3284.html Dec 31, 1990 Dec 31, 1990

Describes the results of RAND's management of the direct solicitation component of the Space Exploration Initiative (SEI) Outreach Program, a program designed to solicit creative ideas from academia, research institutions, private enterprise, ...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P6745.html Dec 31, 1981 Dec 31, 1981

Discusses possible roles for military crews in space including research, maintenance of spacecraft, and direct participation in the operation of space systems. New vehicles, platforms, and tools proposed for manned operations in space (both military...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P5492.html Dec 31, 1974 Dec 31, 1974

A discussion of the feasibility of women as future space travelers. The results of related past physiological tests are reviewed. Included are data on fatigue, endurance and response; reaction to altitude conditions; hormonal functions; and psychoso...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P4120.html Dec 31, 1968 Dec 31, 1968

A contribution to [Applied Optics] by two members of the Mariner Mars '69 team, discussing space photography and planetary exploration. A figure of merit is derived that can be applied to the differing imagery of TV, earth photography, and space pho...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_memoranda/RM5347.html Dec 31, 1966 Dec 31, 1966

A mathematical model implemented by a FORTRAN program for use in the resource analysis of alternative long-range plans for exploration of space, prepared for the Advanced Manned Missions Program Office of Headquarters NASA. Included are discussions o...

http://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P3382.html Dec 31, 1965 Dec 31, 1965

A general summary of the resource analysis capability developed at RAND for planning advanced manned space exploration missions. It deals with three principal topics: (1) what a manned space flight plan looks like; (2) the procedures used to evalua...