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Medium Class Explorer (MIDEX) and Mission of Opportunity Library
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12/18/2015 - Deactivated "broken links" with annotation, for documents no longer served from original target servers.
The listing below includes requirements documents and documents that are intended to be helpful background material for investigators in developing their proposals in response to the MIDEX and Missions of Opportunity Announcement of Opportunity. Not all documents are available directly from the library. However, access information is given.
 
Several documents below are in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The free Adobe Acrobat Reader is available via the WWW to view, read, and print these documents.
 
Requests for paper copies should be submitted to:
 
Explorer Program Library
Attn: Cindy Daniels
NASA Langley Research Center
Science Support Office
Explorer Acquisition Manager
Mail Stop 160
Hampton, VA 23681-0001
Fax Number: (757) 864-8894
E-mail: Cindy.L.Daniels@nasa.gov
 
 
Office of Space Science Strategies and Policies
  1. The Space Science Enterprise Strategic Plan (October 2003). [No longer available at former location http://spacescience.nasa.gov/admin/pubs/strategy/2003/ ]. This document is a concise statement of the goals and outlook of NASA's Space Science Enterprise. It is a compilation of the major ideas described in more detail in the context of the overall NASA Strategic Plan.
     
  2. Partners in Education: A Strategy for Integrating Education and Public Outreach into NASA's Space Science Programs (March 1995). [No longer available at former location http://spacescience.nasa.gov/admin/pubs/edu/educov.htm ]. This document describes the overall strategy for integrating education and public outreach into NASA's space science programs.
     
  3. Implementing the Office of Space Science (OSS) Education/Public Outreach Strategy (October 1996). [No longer available at former location http://spacescience.nasa.gov/admin/pubs/edu/imp_plan.htm ]. This document describes OSS's overall approach to implementing its Education/Public Outreach strategy.
     
  4. Explanatory Guide to the NASA Office of Space Science Education and Public Outreach Evaluation Criteria (February 2002). [No longer available at former location http://ssibroker.colorado.edu/Broker/Eval_criteria/Guide/Default.htm ]. This document provides answers to frequently asked questions, elaboration of each of the OSS Education/Public Outreach criteria. Document is intended to give a flavor of what exemplary Education/Public Outreach criteria can be.
     
  5. FY 2002 OSS Education and Public Outreach Annual Report (February 2003). [No longer available at former location http://ossim.hq.nasa.gov/ossepo/ ]. This document summarizes the Education and Public Outreach programs conducted in FY2002.
     
  6. The Space Science Enterprise Integrated Technology Strategy (October 1998). [No longer available at former location http://spacescience.nasa.gov/admin/pubs/sse/ ]. This document describes efforts to manage technology infusion into future OSS missions and to promote technology transfer to the private sector.
     
    NASA Strategies and Policies

  7. The NASA 2003 Strategic Plan (February 2003)
    This document explains NASA's vision and mission, describes NASA's goals, and lays out the implementing strategy and requirements for achieving NASA's objectives.
     
  8. The Education Enterprise Strategy (2003)
    This document contains additional information on the NASA approach to education, and the relationship of the OSS E/PO program to larger agency efforts.
     
    Space Science Roadmaps

  9. Sun-Earth Connection Roadmap 2000-2028: Understand how the Sun, Heliosphere, and the Planetary Environments are Connected in a Single System> (September 2002).
    This document describes the Sun-Earth Connection Theme Roadmap.
     
  10. Structure and Evolution of the Universe Roadmap: Beyond Einstein, from the Big Bang to Black Holes (January 2003). [No longer available at former location http://universe.gsfc.nasa.gov/be/preface.html ]. This document describes the Structure and Evolution of the Universe Theme Roadmap.
     
  11. Origins Science Roadmap (2003). [No longer available at former location http://origins.jpl.nasa.gov/library/roadmap03/ ]. This document describes the Astronomical Search for Origins Theme Roadmap.
     
  12. Astrobiology Roadmap (September 2003). [No longer available at former location http://astrobiology.arc.nasa.gov/roadmap/ ]. This document describes the Astrobiology Roadmap.
     
    Space Science Supporting Documents

  13. Astronomy and Astrophysics in the New Millennium (2001).
    National Research Council report of the decennial Astronomy and Astrophysics Survey Committee. A study undertaken by the Space Studies Board and the Board on Physics and Astronomy of both ground and space based astronomy recommends priorities for new initiatives in the decade 2000 to 2010.
     
  14. The Sun to the Earth--and Beyond: A Decadal Research Strategy in Solar and Space Physics (2002).
    National Research Council report of the Solar and Space Physics Survey Committee. A study undertaken by the Space Studies Board and the Board on Physics and Astronomy of both solar and space physics recommends priorities for new initiatives in the decade 2003 to 2013.
     
  15. Connecting Quarks with the Cosmos: Eleven Science Questions for the New Century (2002). [formerly linked to http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bpa/projects_cpu_report.html ].
    National Research Council report of the Committee on the Physics of the Universe. A study undertaken by the Board on Physics and Astronomy assessing the science opportunities at the intersection of physics and astronomy.
     
  16. Gravitational Physics: Exploring the Structure of Space and Time (1999).
    Report of the Committee on Gravitational Physics. A research briefing by the Board on Physics and Astronomy to reassess the opportunities for scientific advances in gravitational physics.
     
  17. A New Science Strategy for Space Astronomy and Astrophysics (1997).
    Report of the Task Group on Astronomy and Astrophysics. A study undertaken by the Space Science Board to determine the principal scientific issues that the discipline of space science would face during the period 1995-2015.
     
  18. A Science Strategy for Space Physics (1995).
    National Research Council report of the Committee on Solar and Space Physics and the Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Research. A study undertaken by the Space Studies Board recommends the major directions for scientific research in space physics for the coming decade.
     
  19. Opportunities in Cosmic-Ray Physics and Astrophysics (1995).
    Report of the Committee on Cosmic-ray Physics. A review was undertaken by the Board on Physics and Astronomy to review the field that addresses both experimental and theoretical aspects of the origin of cosmic radiation from outside the heliosphere.
     
  20. Cosmology, A Research Briefing (1995).
    Report of the Panel on Cosmology. A research briefing by the Board on Physics and Astronomy to reassess the opportunities for scientific advances in cosmology
     
  21. Exploration and Search for Origins: A Vision for Ultraviolet - Optical - Infrared Space Astronomy (May 1996).
    Report of the "HST and Beyond Committee" on possible missions and programs for ultraviolet-optical-infrared astronomy in space for the first decades of the twenty-first century.
     
  22. A Roadmap for the Exploration of Neighboring Planetary Systems (ExNPS) (August 1996). [No longer available at former location http://origins.jpl.nasa.gov/library/exnps/ExNPS.html ]. Jet Propulsion Laboratory report. Mission and technology road map; presentation to the Townes Blue Ribbon Panel.
     
  23. Recommended Priorities for NASA's Gamma-Ray Astronomy Program 1996-2010 (1999). [No longer available at former location http://universe.gsfc.nasa.gov/grapwg/grapwg.html ]. Report synopsis of the Gamma Ray Astronomy Program Working Group.
     
  24. 15-Year Plan for X-Ray Astronomy 1994-2008 (June 1999). [No longer available at former location http://hea-www.harvard.edu/XAPWG/Report.html ]. Report of the X-Ray Astronomy Program Working Group.
     
  25. The Emergence of the Modern Universe: Tracing the Cosmic Web (November 1999). [No longer available at former location http://origins.Colorado.EDU/uvconf/UVOWG.html]. Report of the Ultraviolet-Optical Atronomy Program Working Group.
     
  26. Report of the Living With a Star Science Architecture Team (August 2001).
    Report of the Living With a Star Science Architecture Team.
     
    MIDEX Guideline and Requirements Documents

  27. SMEX ELV Launch Services Information Summary
    This document provides information and points of contact on available expendable launch vehicles. (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  28. SMEX Long Duration Balloon Opportunities.
    This document provides information and points of contact on LDB mission opportunities. (MSWORD Document or \ PDF Document) (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  29. SMEX International Space Station Transportation and Services Information
    This document provides information, including costs, and points of contact on transportation, standard services, and special services associated with delivering payloads to the ISS. (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  30. MIDEX International Space Station Research Opportunities.
    This document provides information and points of contact on ISS opportunities for attached payloads. (MSWORD Document or PDF Document)
     
  31. NASA's Mission Operations and Communications Services
    This document provides information and points of contact on the functions and costs of NASA provided Ground Data Systems and Mission Operations and Data Analysis. (MSWORD Document or PDF Document) (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  32. MIDEX - Available GSFC Services
    This document provides information and points of contact on GSFC services available to SMEX and Mission of Opportunity proposers.
     
  33. Office of Space Science Mission Extension Paradigm
    This document describes the guidelines used by OSS Senior Reviews when reviewing extended mission proposals. (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  34. Guidelines for Explorer Data Management and Data Archiving (January 2003).
    This document describes the guidelines for Explorer missions to use when planning and implementing their data management and data archiving systems. (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  35. SMEX Guidelines and Criteria for the Phase A Concept Study
    This document discusses the criteria to be used by NASA for the evaluation of the Concept Study Reports and provides guidelines for the preparation of a Report. MSWORD Document or PDF Document (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  36. MIDEX - Sample Terms and Conditions for the Phase A (Concept Study) Contract.
    This document describes the requirements for a Phase A Concept Study Contract. ( MSWORD Document or PDF Document)
     
  37. Draft Model Contract
    This is a draft model contract for the Phase B/C/D/E contract for further formulation and implementation of missions downselect for proceeding beyond Phase A. (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
    Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance Requirements

  38. SMEX Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance Requirements
    This document describes the responsibilities of the PI with regard to Safety, Reliability, and Quality Assurance. (PDF Document or MSWORD Document) (Document requires updating for MIDEX AO. Linked document is exemplary only.)
     
  39. ELV System Safety Milestones and Process Flow
    This document provides system safety assessment and engineering support for ELV missions. (MSWORD Document or PDF Document)
     
  40. NSTS System Safety Milestones and Process Flow
    This document provides system safety assessment and engineering support for NSTS (Space Shuttle) missions. (MSWORD Document or PDF Document)
     
  41. NASA Balloon Program Ground Safety Plan
    This document is the Balloon Ground Safety Plan (BGSP) for operations performed by the National Scientific Balloon Facility (NSBF). (MSWORD Document or PDF Document)
     
  42. NASA Balloon Program Payload Safety Process
    This document outlines the NSBF's process of certifying and documenting that a balloon payload is in compliance with applicable safety requirements during integration and launch. (MSWORD Document or PDF Document).
     
    All of the ELV and NSTS safety document cited in this AO can be obtained from the following websites:
     
  43. NSTS (Space Shuttle) Payload Safety Public Homepage at NASA's Johnson Space Center
    This is direct link to the NSTS safety documents.
     
  44. Systems Safety Home Page at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center
    This site provides links to the requirements for the Wallops Flight Facility and the Pegasus Launch Vehicle, among others.
     
    General Guideline and Requirements Documents

  45. NPG 7120.5B -- NASA Program and Project Management Processes and Requirements
    This document provides a reference for typical activities, milestones, and products in the development and execution of NASA missions.
     
  46. Enhancing Mission Success: A Framework for the Future -- A Report by the NASA Chief Engineer and the NASA Integrated Action Team (NIAT) (December 2000).
    Report of the NASA Independent Assessment Team.
     
  47. Example Mission Definition and Requirements Agreement
    Example of such an agreement.
     
  48. Letter of Agreement (LOA) Template.
    This is a sample of a study phase international letter of agreement. (PDF or MSWORD)
     
  49. ISO 9000 Series
    The following ISO 9000 quality documents describe current national and NASA standards of quality processes and procedures.
    • ISO 9000:2000, Quality Management Systems - Fundamentals and Vocabulary
    • ISO 9001:2000, Quality Management Systems - Requirements

    • ISO 9004:2000, Quality Management Systems - Guidelines for Performance Improvements


    Note: The above ISO 9000-related documents are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without appropriate compensation. For copies contact:
    American Society for Quality (ASQ)
    P.O. Box 3005
    Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005
    800-248-1946
    http://www.asq.org/

    For background on NASA ISO policy and the status of its implementation visit http://iso9000.nasa.gov/
     
    Explorer Program Background

  50. Assessment of Recent Changes in the Explorer Program (December1996).
    Report by the Space Studies Board of the National Research Council.
     
  51. MIDEX Lessons-Learned Workshop Report (August 1996).
    (HTML document) Proceedings from the Medium-class Explorer (MIDEX) Lessons-Learned Workshop held in June 1996.
     
  52. Explorer Workshop (March 2002).
    Presentation material from the Explorer Workshop held om March 2002.
     
  53. Predicting Mission Success in Small Satellite Missions
    Paper providing an overview of the process by which proposals submitted in response to Announcements of Opportunity are evaluated. It was presented at the 50th International Astronautical Congress, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, IAF-99-IAA.11, October 4-8, 1999.
     
    Procurement-related Information

    These links are provided for your convenience.

  54. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
     
  55. NASA FAR Supplement
     
  56. NASA Financial Management Manual
     
  57. NPG 5800.1E -- Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.
     
  58. Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB)
     
    Other

    These links are provided for your convenience.

  59. NASA Office of Space Science
     
  60. MIDEX Acquisition Additional Information Page
     
  61. MIDEX NOI and Proposal Cover Sheet Submission Online Site
     
  62. NASA Lessons Learned
     
  63. NASA Online Directives Information System (NODIS) Library
     
  64. NASA Technology Database
     
  65. Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Definitions
     
  66. NASA Export Control Program [No longer available at former location http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codei/nasaecp/ ].
     
  67. Office of Defense Trade Controls, U .S. Department of State
    Includes links to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
     
  68. Bureau of Industry and Security, U. S. Department of Commerce
    Includes links to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
     
  69. NPD 8610.7 Launch Services Risk Mitigation Policy for NASA-Owned or NASA-Sponsored payloads
     
  70. NPD 8710.3 NASA Policy for Limiting Orbital Debris Generation
     
  71. NSS 1740.14 Guidelines and Assessment Procedures for Limiting Orbital Debris
     
  72. Orbital Debris Assessment Software from NASA's Johnson Space Center
     
  73. NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Requirements document tree
     
  74. Software Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Policy [No longer available at former location http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/doctree/87304.htm ].
     
  75. NASA IV&V Facility On-Line Self Assessment Process [No longer available at former location http://ivvcriteria.ivv.nasa.gov/ ].
    A starting point for Pre-Phase A proposal teams to understand the risk and specific software development characteristics of their mission. For Phase A teams, this is the discussion starting point used by the NASA IV&V Facility to understand the risk and specific software development characteristics of the mission.
     
  76. NPG 8000.4 Risk Management Procedures and Guidelines
     

 
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Science Support Office
Explorer Acquisition Manager
Fax: 757-864-8894

 
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