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NASA Seeks Partners for Earth Science Missions

July 21, 2020

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Key Takeaways

NASA seeks external partners for Earth Science missions.
Partnerships aim to support instruments on the ISS and free-flyer missions.
Some missions are beyond planned lifetime.
External partners may help extend mission lifetimes.

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Strategic Implications

This move may indicate NASA's efforts to leverage external resources and expertise to sustain critical Earth Science missions, which could suggest a shift in the agency's approach to mission longevity and collaboration with external partners.

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What Happened

External Collaborations Sought to Extend Space Station Research

NASA’s Earth Science Division is exploring partnerships with external organizations to support instruments mounted on the International Space Station and free-flyer missions. The initiative aims to extend the lifetime of some Earth Science missions that are well beyond their planned lifetime. According to Karen St. Germain, Earth Science Division director, the agency is seeking partners to share the burden of keeping these missions operational. This development was first reported by Space News.

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