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The following HTML text is provided to enhance online readability. Many aspects of typography translate only awkwardly to HTML. Please use the page image as the authoritative form to ensure accuracy. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters Washington, DC 20546-0001 
reply to Attn of: S Dr. Bruce Alberts Chair National Research Council 2101 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20418 Dear Dr. Alberts: In 1995, the Space Studies Board released a report, entitled Managing the Space Sciences, that analyzed several important issues in the management of NASA 's space science programs. Since then, the structure and organization of the Office of Space Science (OSS) have been totally overhauled, and a number of the recommendations of the 1995 report have been implemented while others have been superseded by intervening events. As a result, I would like to request that the National Research Council carry out an updated assessment of OSS management processes in the context of the original recommendations and the new organizational environment. The reassessment should focus particularly on structure and management of technology development. OSS has acquired management responsibility and budget for spacecraft and related technology development from the former Office of Space Access and Technology. During the past year, these technology tasks have been assimilated with other technology tasks formerly OSS funded into a restructured program that must support both generic agency technology needs and OSS-specific requirements in alignment with the new OSS strategic plan. Specific issues that should be addressed are:
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