SECTION IV

KSC SPECIFIC ROLES IN SUPPORT OF THE SPACE SCIENCE ENTERPRISE (SSE)

The Space Science Enterprise explores and seeks to understand the universe for the benefit of humanity. KSC supports these SSE goals by providing launch and payload processing services.

SSE SCIENCE GOAL 1

Examine the content, structure, origin, and evolution of the galaxy and the universe

SSE SCIENCE GOAL 2

Understand the relationship among the Sun, Earth, and heliosphere

SSE SCIENCE GOAL 3

Understand the origin and evolution of planetary systems

SSE SCIENCE GOAL 4

Understand the origin and distribution of life in the universe

KSC Implementation Plans:

• Provide safe and cost-efficient launch vehicle and payload processing services for space science missions

KSC Future Plans:

• Consolidate acquisition and management of operational launch services
• Identify and support the development of promising new technologies that will enable or enhance SSE missions and reduce mission life cycle costs
• Support the definition and new requirements delineation for new space flight vehicles and space science missions
  

EDUCATION, PUBLIC OUTREACH, AND TECHNOLOGY MISSION

KSC supports and implements the education, public outreach, and technology goals for each of the four NASA Enterprises. The goals, objectives, and implementation strategies for these areas are contained in Section VI, "Kennedy Space Center Cross-Cutting Functions."

KSC Implementation Plan Home Page

Author: Saul Barton
Curator: Carol Valdes (Carol.Valdes-1@ksc.nasa.gov)
Updated: June 10, 1997