Crosscutting Processes 3: Knowledge of Science and Engineering

Extend the boundaries of knowledge of science and engineering through high quality research.

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The Generate Knowledge Crosscutting Process This is the process by which NASA acquires new scientific and technological knowledge from exploring Earth, the solar system, and the universe, from researching biological, chemical, and physical processes in the space environment, and from aeronautics and astronautics activities. This process seeks to ensure that the science and technology funded by NASA is of the highest caliber. Customers for the product of this research include scientists, engineers, technologists, natural resource managers, policy makers, educators, and the general public. Generating knowledge is central to NASA’s mission and is the primary means through which we seek the answers to our fundamental questions. *** To achieve the goals and objectives for this process, we will evaluate our research programs to ensure NASA’s leadership in science and technology. We will collaborate with old and new partners. We will work with other Federal agencies, universities, and U.S. industry to complement and support our activities. NASA will continue to pursue mutually beneficial cooperative activities in aeronautics and space with other nations, strengthening American competitiveness, yet remaining consistent with the directive to encourage peaceful international cooperation contained in the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (the “Space Act”), 42 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.

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1: Acquisition of Advice

2: Research Priorities

3: Selection, Funding, and Conduct of Research

4: Analyses, Publication, and Archival

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