Capabilities for the Future: An Assessment of NASA Laboratories for Basic Research (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780309153515)

Over the past 5 years or more, there has been a steady and significant decrease in NASA's laboratory capabilities, including equipment, maintenance, and facility upgrades. This adversely affects the support of NASA's scientists, who rely on these capabilities, as well as NASA's ability to make the basic scientific and technical contributions that others depend on for programs of national importance. The fundamental research community at NASA has been severely impacted by the budget reductions that are responsible for this decrease in laboratory capabilities, and as a result NASA's ability to support even NASA's future goals is in serious jeopardy.

Author: National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sci,Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board
ISBN-10: 0309153514
ISBN-13: 9780309153515
Publisher: National Academies Press
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.30w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2011 pg. 289