Questions tagged [research]

Questions regarding scientific research, by means of the scientific method, into topics discussed. Investigative work based on empirical and measurable evidence that can be repeated, tried, and tested.

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What are the top grand challenges in space exploration today?

I'm interested in what the main issues in space exploration today are from a professional's perspective. Similar to how the grand challenge issues of computational astrophysics were summarized here in two bullet points, I would like a summarized…
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What are the best places to go to research a space exploration matter online (in depth)?

Magazines will only get you so far, Google searches don't usually yield technical papers, or not many or the best or ones that can be read in full. NASA's public website is also limited and somewhat general, ESA's too. Yet many times when I've asked…
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How much in US dollars were designated for space exploration research grants in the US fiscal 2016?

In a breakdown of inter-program spending for research projects and federal grants, how much money did the US authorize for Space exploration in 2016? Answers may include manned/unmanned missions, Maintenance/supply, training, IT/Communication,…
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