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Appendix B: Summary of the Draft Explore Science 2019-2024: A Vision for Scientific Excellence
Pages 22-25

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... Page 1 Cover graphic and title "Explore Science 2019 2024 A Vision for Scientific Excellence" Page 2 Welcome Message Title only, no text Page 3 Table of Contents Complete text Pages 4-5 Who We Are Vision/mission statements for NASA/SMD, 4 NASA and 5 SMD values:  Excellence Short paragraph of text  Leadership Short paragraph of text  Integrity Short paragraph of text  Teamwork Short paragraph of text  Safety Short paragraph of text Pages 6-7 Introduction SMD's three key science themes Page 8 Science Leadership Priorities SMD's four cross-cutting foci Pages 9-11 Focus 1 Exploration and Scientific Discovery Four introductory paragraphs  Strategy 1.1 "Execute a balanced science Paragraph of explanatory text program on discipline-specific guidance from the National Academies"  Strategy 1.2 "Participate as a key partner Two paragraphs of explanatory text and enabler in the agency's exploration indicating how SMD collaborates initiative, focusing on scientific research of with HEOMD and STMD and from the Moon, lunar orbit, Mars, and beyond"  Strategy 1.3 "Advance discovery in Paragraph of explanatory text emerging fields by identifying and exploiting cross-disciplinary opportunities between traditional science disciplines" 22
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...  Strategy 1.4 "Develop a Directorate-wide, Paragraph of explanatory text target-audience focused approach to applied programs, including Earth Science Applications, Space Weather, Planetary Defense, and Space Situational Awareness" Pages 12-14 Focus 2 Innovation One introductory paragraph  Strategy 2.1 "Foster a culture that Two paragraphs of explanatory text encourages innovation and entrepreneurship across all elements of the NASA Science portfolio"  Strategy 2.2 "Foster a culture that Paragraph of explanatory text encourages collaboration in pursuit of common goals"  Strategy 2.3 "Enhance our focus on high Paragraph of explanatory text intellectual risk/high impact research goals"  Strategy 2.4 "Drive innovation in focused Paragraph of explanatory text technology areas to capitalize on the rapid evolution of commercial capabilities" Pages 15-17 Focus 3 Interconnectivity and Partnerships Paragraph of introductory text  Strategy 3.1 "Actively engage with the Paragraph of explanatory text NASA Centers to make more informed strategic decisions that further NASA's scientific goals and are aligned with each Center's unique capabilities"  Strategy 3.2 "Actively seek collaborations Paragraph of explanatory text with international partners based on their unique capabilities and mutual scientific goals"  Strategy 3.3 "Actively engage with other Paragraph of explanatory text Federal agencies to make more informed decisions, cooperate in scientific research, and pursue partnerships that further national interests"  Strategy 3.4 "Provide increasing Paragraph of explanatory text opportunities for research institutions, including academia and non-profits, to contribute to NASA Science's mission"  Strategy 3.5 "Pursue public-private Long paragraph of explanatory text partnerships in support of shared interested with two examples [sic] with industry" Pages 18-20 Focus 4 Inspiration Very short paragraph of introductory text 23
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...  Strategy 4.1 "Increase the diversity of Three paragraphs of explanatory text thought and backgrounds represented across the entire NASA Science portfolio through a more inclusive environment"  Strategy 4.2 "Purposefully and actively Three paragraphs of explanatory engage with audiences and learners of all text, plus complex graphic ages to share the story of NASA's integrated science program" Page 20 Implementation Two brief paragraphs of explanatory text Pages 21-23 Astrophysics Division  Division Overview  Strategy and Management Philosophy  Summary of Portfolio by Programs -- Physics of the Cosmos One paragraph of explanatory text -- Cosmic Origins One paragraph of explanatory text -- Exoplanet Exploration One paragraph of explanatory text -- James Webb Space Telescope One paragraph of explanatory text -- Astrophysics Strategic Missions One paragraph of explanatory text -- Astrophysics Explorers One paragraph of explanatory text -- Astrophysical Research One paragraph of explanatory text Pages 24-27 Earth Science Division  Division Overview  Strategy and Management Philosophy  Summary of Portfolio by Programs -- Earth Systematic Missions Program One paragraph of explanatory text -- Earth System Science Pathfinder One paragraph of explanatory text Program -- Earth Science Research Program Two paragraphs of explanatory text -- Applied Sciences Program One paragraph of explanatory text -- Earth Science Technology Program One paragraph of explanatory text Pages 28-30 Heliophysics Division  Division Overview  Strategy and Management Philosophy  Summary of Portfolio by Programs -- Living with a Star (LWS) Paragraph of explanatory text 24
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... -- Heliophysics Research Paragraph of explanatory text Pages 31-34 Planetary Science Division  Division Overview  Strategy and Management Philosophy  Summary of Portfolio by Programs -- Discovery Program Paragraph of explanatory text -- New Frontiers Program Paragraph of explanatory text -- Solar System Exploration Program Paragraph of explanatory text -- Mars Exploration Program Paragraph of explanatory text -- Planetary Research Long paragraph of explanatory text -- Planetary Defense Program Paragraph of explanatory text -- Technology Long paragraph of explanatory text -- Outer Planets and Ocean Worlds Heading only, no text Program -- Lunar Discovery and Exploration Paragraph of explanatory text Program Page 35 –Appendix A: Science Performance Goals Paragraph of text plus chart indicating how each of SMD's four divisions contribute to NASA Science Performance goals in NASA's Annual Performance Plan Page 36 Appendix B: Acronym List Title only, no text Page 37 Rear cover graphic and title "EXPLORE with us" 25
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