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Microgravity Research in Support of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space and Planetary Bodies

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Size: 224 pages, 8.5 x 11

Publication Year:2000

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Committee on Microgravity Research, Space Studies Board, National Research Council
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Front Matter	i-xviii
Executive Summary	1-8	(skim)
I Introduction	9-16	(skim)
II Brief Descriptions of Phenomena Important in Reduced Gravity	17-20	(skim)
III Survey of Technologies for the Human Exploration and Development of Space	21-110	(skim)
IV Phenomena of Importance in Reduced Gravity	111-166	(skim)
V Other Concerns	167-178	(skim)
VI Summary of Recommended Research on Fundamental Phenomena	179-184	(skim)
VII Programmatic Recommendations	185-188	(skim)
Appendix A Statement of Task	189-192	(skim)
Appendix B Symbols	193-194	(skim)
Appendix C Glossary	195-198	(skim)
Appendix D Acronyms	199-202	(skim)
Appendix E Biographies of Committee Members	203-205	(skim)

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