President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy

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The President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy was a Presidential Commission formed by United States President George W. Bush on January 27, 2004, through the {{Executive Order|13326}}.{{cite web|url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040130-7.html |title=Executive Order: President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy |website=Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov |access-date=2017-01-09}} Its final report was submitted on June 4, 2004.

Commissioners

There were nine members of the commission:{{cite web|url=https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2004/01/20040130-8.html |title=Personnel Announcement |website=Georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov |date=2004-01-30 |access-date=2017-01-09}}

Hearings

There were five public hearings held by the commission to gain a variety of different perspectives. They were as follows:

Findings

The committee's findings and recommendations were:*{{cite web|url=http://govinfo.library.unt.edu/moontomars/docs/M2MReportScreenFinal.pdf |format=PDF |title=Report of the President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy |date=June 2004 |website=Govinfo.unt.edu |access-date=2017-01-09}}

  • Space exploration must be a national priority
  • NASA's relationship to the private sector must be transformed
  • Key technologies must be developed
  • A robust space industry is required
  • International resources are valuable
  • A space program can stimulate math, science, and engineering education

See also

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