Foundations for Discovery: A Coordinated Fleet Approach to NASA Astrophysics
Regina Caputo, Francesca M. Civano, Knicole D. Col’on, Brian Humensky, David T. Leisawitz, Avi M. Mandell, Conor A. Nixon, Georgia A. de Nolfo, Jeremy S. Perkins, Elisa V. Quintana, Judith L. Racusin, Joshua E. Schlieder, Albert Y. Shih, Amy A. Simon, Jacob Slutsky, Tonia M. Venters, Jennifer J. Wiseman, Allison A. Youngblood
arXiv:2605.02880v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This white paper presents an analysis of Astro2020 science priorities and NASA’s future astrophysics mission architecture, advocating for a coordinated fleet of $1–2B missions, smaller than typical Flagship observatories, but strategically designed to complement them, i.e. a “Next Generation Great Observatories” program. The study addresses opportunities in current mission planning, design, and implementation and proposes a strategic approach to maximize scientific return on investment while strengthening partnerships across NASA divisions, other government organizations, universities, and industry.arXiv:2605.02880v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: This white paper presents an analysis of Astro2020 science priorities and NASA’s future astrophysics mission architecture, advocating for a coordinated fleet of $1–2B missions, smaller than typical Flagship observatories, but strategically designed to complement them, i.e. a “Next Generation Great Observatories” program. The study addresses opportunities in current mission planning, design, and implementation and proposes a strategic approach to maximize scientific return on investment while strengthening partnerships across NASA divisions, other government organizations, universities, and industry.

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