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NASA: Continuing the Vision5th Wernher von Braun Memorial Symposium

October 16, 2012

Robert LightfootRobert LightfootAssociate AdministratorAssociate Administrator

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Visionary for exploration

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Robotic and Human Exploration

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Curiosity on Mars

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The Human Connection

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Commercial Spaceflight

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James Webb Space Telescope

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International Space Station

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Orion Progress

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Space Launch System

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Dawn, Messenger, Kepler

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Technology Development

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Solar Electric Propulsion

Nuclear Cryogenic Propulsion Stage

Composite Cryotank Solar Sail

Cryogenic Propellant Storage and

TransferHypersonic Inflatable Aerodynamic

Decelerator (HIAD)

Remembering the Dream

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The Vision…

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…Endures

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When are we going to get there?

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I hope this briefing today was helpful.

I’d be glad to answer any questions you have.