--- title: "National Academy’s Space-Related Reports: A Comprehensive Compilation" id: 76542 type: "post" slug: "national-academys-space-related-reports-a-comprehensive-compilation" author: "NSE" published: "2024-05-27T04:00:00+00:00" modified: "2024-05-25T10:49:25+00:00" canonical: "https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/05/27/national-academys-space-related-reports-a-comprehensive-compilation/" markdown_url: "https://newspaceeconomy.ca/2024/05/27/national-academys-space-related-reports-a-comprehensive-compilation.md" description: "The National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has long been at the forefront of scientific research and policy recommendations in the…" language: "en-US" category: - "Astronomy" - "Earth" - "Editor’s Picks" - "Industry Reports, Papers And E-books" - "Mars" - "Moon" - "Solar System" - "Space Economy" - "Space Exploration" - "Space Technology" post_tag: - "Astrobiology" - "Astrophysics" - "Cubesats" - "Enthusiasts" - "Hubble Space Telescope" - "Human Spaceflight" - "Lunar" - "Medicine" - "NASA" - "Orbital Debris" - "Planetary Science" - "Policy" - "Radiation" - "Research" - "Satellite Technology" - "Science" - "Space Policy" - "Space Science" - "Space Shuttle" - "Space Weather" - "Spacecraft" - "Spaceflight" - "Standards" - "Strategy" - "United States" --- # National Academy’s Space-Related Reports: A Comprehensive Compilation ![](https://i0.wp.com/newspaceeconomy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/img_9709-1.jpg?resize=696%2C373&ssl=1) *[https://www.nationalacademies.org](https://www.nationalacademies.org)* *This article will be updated periodically.* This article provides a comprehensive compilation of the National Academy’s space-related reports, serving as a resource for space enthusiasts, researchers, policymakers, and anyone with an interest in space exploration. [Origins, Worlds and Life: A Decadal Strategy for Planetary Science and Astrobiology 2023-2032](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26522/origins-worlds-and-life-a-decadal-strategy-for-planetary-science) [Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26141/pathways-to-discovery-in-astronomy-and-astrophysics-for-the-2020s) [Thriving on Our Changing Planet: A Decadal Survey for Earth Observations from Space](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24938/thriving-on-our-changing-planet-a-decadal-strategy-for-earth) [Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13060) [Recapturing a Future for Space Exploration: Life and Physical Sciences for a New Era](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13048) [Progress Towards Implementation of the 2013 Decadal Survey for Solar and Space Physics: A Midterm Assessment](https://www.nap.edu/read/25668/chapter/1) [A Midterm Assessment of Implementation of the Decadal Survey on Life and Physical Sciences Research at NASA](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24966/a-midterm-assessment-of-implementation-of-the-decadal-survey-on-life-and-physical-sciences-research-at-nasa) [Foundations of a Healthy and Vital Research Community for NASA Science](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26575/foundations-of-a-healthy-and-vital-research-community-for-nasa-science) [Planetary Protection Considerations for Missions to Solar System Small Bodies](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26714/planetary-protection-considerations-for-missions-to-solar-system-small-bodies) [Evaluation of Bioburden Requirements for Mars Missions](https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/26336/report-series-committee-on-planetary-protection-evaluation-of-bioburden-requirements) [Planetary Protection for the Study of Lunar Volatiles](https://www.nap.edu/read/26029/chapter/1) [Assessment of the Report of NASA’s Planetary Protection Independent Review Board](https://www.nap.edu/read/25773/chapter/1) [Review of the Commercial Aspects of SMD’s Lunar Science and Exploration Initiative](https://www.nap.edu/read/25374/chapter/1) [Planetary Protection Classification of Sample-Return Missions from the Martian Moons](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25357/planetary-protection-classification-of-sample-return-missions-from-the-martian-moons) [Exoplanet Science Strategy](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25187/exoplanet-science-strategy) [An Astrobiology Strategy for the Search for Life in the Universe](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25252/an-astrobiology-strategy-for-the-search-for-life-in-the-universe) [CAPS Review of the Planetary Science Aspects of NASA SMD’s Lunar Science and Exploration Initiative](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25373/report-series-committee-on-astrobiology-and-planetary-science-review-of) [CAPS Review of the Commercial Aspects of NASA SMD’s Lunar Science and Exploration](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25374/report-series-committee-on-astrobiology-and-planetary-science-review-of) [Powering Science: NASA’s Large Strategic Science Missions](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24857/powering-science-nasas-large-strategic-science-missions?utm_source=NAP_embed_book_widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=Widget_v4&utm_content=24857) [America’s Future in Civil Space: Summary of a May 2017 Symposium](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24921/americas-future-in-civil-space-proceedings-of-a-workshop-in) [The Goals, Rationales, and Definition of Planetary Protection: Interim Report](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24809/the-goals-rationales-and-definition-of-planetary-protection-interim-report) [Heliophysics Science Centers](https://www.nap.edu/read/24803/chapter/1) [Extending Science: NASA’s Space Science Mission Extensions and the Senior Review Process](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23624/extending-science-nasas-space-science-mission-extensions-and-the-senior) [Achieving Science with Cubesats: Thinking Inside the Box](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23503/achieving-science-with-cubesats-thinking-inside-the-box) [Continuity of NASA Earth Observations from Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/21789/continuity-of-nasa-earth-observations-from-space-a-value-framework) [Review of the MEPAG Report on Mars Special Regions](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/21816/review-of-the-mepag-report-on-mars-special-regions) [The Space Science Decadal Surveys: Lessons Learned and Best Practices](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/21788/the-space-science-decadal-surveys-lessons-learned-and-best-practices) [Pathways to Exploration — Rationales and Approaches for a U.S. Program of Human Space Exploration](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/18801/pathways-to-exploration-rationales-and-approaches-for-a-us-program) [Lessons Learned in Decadal Planning in Space Science: Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=18434) [Landsat and Beyond: Sustaining and Enhancing the Nation’s Land Imaging Program](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=18420) [NASA’s Strategic Direction and the Need for a National Consensus](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=18248) [Solar and Space Physics: A Science for a Technological Society](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13060) [Evaluation of the Implementation of WFIRST/AFTA in the Context of New Worlds, New Horizons in Astronomy and Astrophysics](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/18712/evaluation-of-the-implementation-of-wfirstafta-in-the-context-of-new-worlds-new-horizons-in-astronomy-and-astrophysics) [Assessment of Planetary Protection Requirements for Spacecraft Missions to Icy Solar System Bodies](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13401) [Sharing the Adventure with the Public: The Value and Excitement of “Grand Questions” of Space Science and Exploration — Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13276) [Forging the Future of Space Science: The Next 50 Years](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12675) [Defending Planet Earth: Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Final Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12842) [Near Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Interim Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12738) [America’s Future in Space: Aligning the Civil Space Program with National Needs](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12701) [Approaches to Future Space Cooperation and Competition in a Globalizing World: Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12694) [Assessment of Planetary Protection Requirements for Mars Sample Return Missions](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12576) [Radioisotope Power Systems: An Imperative for Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12653#orgs) [Severe Space Weather Events–Understanding Societal and Economic Impacts Workshop Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12507) [Launching Science:](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12554) [Science Opportunities Provided by NASA’s Constellation System](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12554) [Science Opportunities Enabled by NASA’s Constellation System:](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12201) [Interim Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12201) [United States Civil Space Policy: Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12202) [Opening New Frontiers in Space:](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12175) [Choices for the Next New Frontiers Announcement of Opportunity](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12175) [Space Science and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations:](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12093) [Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12093) [A Midterm Assessment of Implementation of the Decadal Survey on Life and Physical Sciences Research at NASA](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24966/a-midterm-assessment-of-implementation-of-the-decadal-survey-on-life-and-physical-sciences-research-at-nasa) [America’s Future in Civil Space: Summary of a May 2017 Symposium](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/24921/americas-future-in-civil-space-proceedings-of-a-workshop-in) [NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities Revisited](https://www.nap.edu/catalog/23582/nasa-space-technology-roadmaps-and-priorities-revisited) [Pathways to Exploration–Rationale and Approaches for a U.S. Program of Human Space Exploration](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=18801) [3D Printing in Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog/18871/3d-printing-in-space) [Reusable Booster System: Review and Assessment](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13534) [NASA Space Technology Roadmaps and Priorities: Restoring NASA’s Technological Edge and Paving the Way for a New Era in Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13354) [Continuing Kepler’s Quest: Assessing Air Force Space Command’s Astrodynamics Standards](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13456) [Preparing for the High Frontier: The Role and Training of NASA Astronauts in the Post-Space Shuttle Era](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13227) [Limiting Future Collision Risk to Spacecraft: An Assessment of NASA’s Meteoroid and Orbital Debris Programs](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13244#orgs) [Summary of a Workshop to Identify Gaps and Possible Directions for NASA’s Micrometeoroid and Orbital Debris Programs](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13176) [An Interim Report on NASA’s Technology Roadmap](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13228) [Defending Planet Earth: Near-Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Final Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12842) [Fostering Visions for the Future: A Review of the NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12702) [Near Earth Object Surveys and Hazard Mitigation Strategies: Interim Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12738) [America’s Future in Space: Aligning the Civil Space Program with National Needs](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12701) [Approaches to Future Space Cooperation and Competition in a Globalizing World: Summary of a Workshop](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12694) [Radioisotope Power Systems: An Imperative for Maintaining U.S. Leadership in Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12653#orgs) [A Constrained Space Exploration Technology Program:](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12471) [A Review of NASA’s Exploration Technology Development Program](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12471) [Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12045) [Beyond Fortress America: National Security Controls on Science and Technology in a Globalized World](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12567) [NASA’s Beyond Einstein Program: An Architecture for Implementation](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12006) [The Scientific Context for Exploration of the Moon: Final Report](http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11954) [The Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems](http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11919) [Building a Better NASA Workforce: Meeting the Workforce Needs for the National Vision for Space Exploration](http://books.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11916) [An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11644) [Assessment of Options for Extending the Life of the Hubble Space Telescope: Final Report](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=11169) [A Strategy for Research in Space Biology and Medicine into the Next Century](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=6282) [U.S.-European Collaboration in Space Science](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=5981) [The Human Exploration of Space](http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=6058)