Ra: future policy directions and a strategic framework for solar research and applications

The authors and 50 other students from around the world participated in the International Space University's (ISU) 1996 Summer Session Solar Probe Design Project. The main product of this was a 349-page text on the future of solar exploration and applications entitled Ra: The Sun for Science an...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Space policy 1997-02, Vol.13 (1), p.55-67
Main Authors: Roy, Stephanie, Roy, Robie Samanta, Sponberg, Brant L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
International aspects
Research and development
Solar research
Space research and technology
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The authors and 50 other students from around the world participated in the International Space University's (ISU) 1996 Summer Session Solar Probe Design Project. The main product of this was a 349-page text on the future of solar exploration and applications entitled Ra: The Sun for Science and Humanity. This article condenses and highlights the policy directions, organizational initiatives and strategic framework presented in that work. In particular, these include the proposed creation of a working group on international solar exploration and applications to act as a forum for mission planning, and a model for facilitating interagency/international exchanges regarding solar missions.
ISSN:0265-9646
1879-338X
DOI:10.1016/S0265-9646(96)00035-5