NASA’s Vision/Goals

Fly the Space Shuttle safely until retirement.

NASA’s Vision/Goals

Bring a new Crew Exploration Vehicle into service as soon

as possible to replace the Shuttle Program.
 NASA’s Vision/Goals

Complete the International Space Station in a manner consistent

with our international partner commitments and the needs of
human exploration.

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future
NASA’s Vision/Goals

Develop a balanced overall program of science, exploration,

and aeronautics consistent with the redirection of the human
spaceflight program to focus on exploration.
NASA’s Vision/Goals

Establish a lunar return program having the maximum possible

utility for later missions to Mars and beyond.
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Education Programs and Grants

NASA invests approximately $250 million dollars in education
programs and grants to motivate students to pursue math and
science careers, benefiting NASA, the Aerospace industry, and
the American public.
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Educator Astronaut Program

Selected applicants become a fully qualified
permanent member of NASA’s Astronaut
Corps.

Educator Astronauts will be leaders who

create revolutionary ways to share their
space experiences with students and
teachers, inspiring the next generation
of explorers.
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Education Programs
• NASA Explorer Schools
• Digital Learning Network
• Space Settlement Design Competition
• Texas Aerospace Scholars Program
• JASON Project
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Online Resources - www.nasa.gov

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