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INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPACE STATION RESEARCH
Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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INTRODUCTION
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Managing Research on the ISS,
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Scope of This Study,
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Efforts of the Task Group,
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Approach Employed by the Task Group,
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Current NASA Structure for Managing Research Aboard the ISS,
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Allocating U.S. Payloads to Various Research Areas,
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International Agreements on Utilization Allocations,
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Summary,
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References,
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GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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ALTERNATIVE MODELS
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Minimal Change Model,
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Independently Chartered Agency or Corporation,
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NASA Reference Model,
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References,
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THE RECOMMENDED ORGANIZATION
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Mission of the Organization,
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Organizational Structure and Governance,
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Structure,
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Governing Board,
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Qualifications of the Director,
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Contract,
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INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR SPACE STATION RESEARCH
Research Advisory Council,
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User Group(s),
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Location and Staffing,
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Relations with Commercial Users,
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Budget Authority,
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Recommended Organizational Roles and Responsibilities,
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Benefits of the Proposed Organization,
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Transition and Implementation,
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References,
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Guiding Principles,
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Mission of the Organization,
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Structure and Governance,
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Location and Staffing,
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Relations with Commercial Users,
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Budget Authority,
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Specific Roles and Responsibilities,
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Implementation,
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International Partners,
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Strengths of the Recommended Approach,
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APPENDIXES
A Statement of Task,
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B NASA Letter of Request,
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C Biographical Sketches of Task Group Members,
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D Meeting Agendas,
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E NASA Reference Model,
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F Acronyms and Abbreviations,
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