NASA strategic roadmap: origin, evolution, structure, and density of the universe

Nicholas E. White

doi:10.1117/12.624223

18 August 2005 NASA strategic roadmap: origin, evolution, structure, and density of the universe

Nicholas E. White

Proceedings Volume 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II; 589908 (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624223
Event: Optics and Photonics 2005, 2005, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The NASA strategic roadmap on the Origin, Evolution, Structure and Destiny of the Universe is one of 13 roadmaps that outline NASA's approach to implement the vision for space exploration. The roadmap outlines a program to address the questions: What powered the Big Bang? What happens close to a Black Hole? What is Dark Energy? How did the infant universe grow into the galaxies, stars and planets, and set the stage for life? The roadmap builds upon the currently operating and successful missions such as HST, Chandra and Spitzer. The program contains two elements, Beyond Einstein and Pathways to Life, performed in three phases (2005-2015, 2015-2025 and >2025) with priorities set by inputs received from reviews undertaken by the National Academy of Sciences and technology readiness. The program includes the following missions: 2005-2015 GLAST, JWST and LISA; 2015-2025 Constellation-X and a series of Einstein Probes; and >2025 a number of ambitious vision missions which will be prioritized by results from the previous two phases.

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Nicholas E. White "NASA strategic roadmap: origin, evolution, structure, and density of the universe", Proc. SPIE 5899, UV/Optical/IR Space Telescopes: Innovative Technologies and Concepts II, 589908 (18 August 2005); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.624223

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