A new report from the National Research Council, America's Future in Space: Aligning the Civil Space Program With National Needs, identifies overarching goals for the U.S. space program and discusses issues critically important to reaching those goals. The report also recommends a long-term plan for space policy that is scientifically, technically, and politically credible, and is based upon lessons learned from successes and realistic expectations for future resources.
Reporters may obtain copies of the report by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information, tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters only starting at noon EDT on Monday, July 6. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 11 A.M. EDT ON TUESDAY, JULY 7.