National Academies Launch Midterm Review of Astro2020 Decadal Survey Progress
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This article reports on a National Academies committee convened to conduct a midterm assessment of progress toward the priorities outlined in the Astro2020 decadal survey for astronomy and astrophysics. The review, requested by NASA, NSF, and DOE, evaluates how these agencies' programs have responded to the decadal survey's recommendations, including scientific goals, ground- and space-based activities, and foundational support for the profession. The committee's tasks include identifying and evaluating the scientific and technical landscape relative to the survey's guidance.
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At the request of NASA, NSF, and DOE, this midterm assessment reviews progress towards the priorities from the decadal survey.
The committee's review will include the following tasks: Scientific and Technical Landscape: Identify and evaluate the most significant...
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