Assessment of Technology Development in NASA's Office of Space Science (1998) / Chapter Skim
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There also is still a need for having the NASA Chief Scientist as a key senior participant in the planning process along with the Chief Technologist. The second recommendation addresses roles and responsibilities for near-term technology development.
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Finally, proper implementation of the essential headquarters role of administering full and open competitions will require adequate headquarters staff and resources. Technology recommendations 5, 6, and 7 in Managing the Space Sciences address the roles and character of Center, industry, and academia participation in technology development.
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NASA's advanced technology development (ATD) planning process should be formally evaluated in 1 2 months, after changes that are just now being completed have had time to mature.
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For near-term technology development needed to support ongoing programs already under the direction of a particular Center that Center hurl Nat make or _ ~ .r i ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ 7 ~~~~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~~~ ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ ~~ ~ ^~~~~ ~ .
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NASA should identify performance measurement approaches (including independent external reviews) and metrics (including adequate investment data)
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