Astro2010: The Astronomy and Astrophysics Decadal Survey

NASA is pleased to receive the National Research Council's Astro2010 report, New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics. We appreciate the science community's efforts in defining a set of compelling science objectives for space-based astrophysical research for the coming decade, and for carefully considering the cost of the initiatives the report recommends.

We look forward to assessing the report's findings and recommendations for strengthening the nation's world-class space astrophysics program. From new worlds to new physics, the coming decade of discovery leverages not only our current space observatories - such as the Hubble, Spitzer, Chandra and Fermi space telescopes - but also our planned facilities - especially those from previous decadal surveys, the James Webb Space Telescope and the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). The survey calls for new facilities that expand our reach into the cosmos that will include opportunities for coordination and cooperation with other Federal agencies and international partners.

There are exciting times ahead and NASA is proud to be a part of it.

To learn more about the Astro2010 report:

The Decadal report New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics is available at http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12951

The Decadal Panel Reports are available at http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12982

An archive of the webcast of the August 13, 2010 public briefing, held by the Astro2010 Committee, is available at http://www.tvworldwide.com/events/nas/100813/

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