Biological and Physical Research 3: Commercial Research

Enable and promote commercial research in space.

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The Enterprise will provide knowledge, policies, and technical support to facilitate industry investment in space research. NASA has designated 30 percent of ISS resources for commercial utilization. NASA will continue to enable commercial researchers to take advantage of space flight opportunities for proprietary research. The commercial sector will grow to become the premier mechanism for applying space knowledge to benefit the American people. Commercial applications of space knowledge will generate new products, new jobs, and new spin-off companies. At the same time, commercial investment will play an ever-increasing role in enabling the exploration and development of space. NEAR TERM PLANS: - Provide periodic reports on potential applications of space knowledge and possibilities for industry partnerships - Review and make recommendations for changes to NASA commercial policies - Advocate policy, legislative, and engineering actions to facilitate privately funded commercial space development - Create new approaches to collaborative partnerships with the private sector for the development of future BPR Enterprise capabilities

Objective(s):

1: Industry Involvement

2: Basic Research Knowledge

3: Technical Support

4: Space Station

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