Sec. 304. Astrobiology science strategy
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Both the National Academies’ astronomy and astrophysics decadal survey of 2010 and the planetary science decadal survey of 2011 discuss scientific objectives related to astrobiology. However, a comprehensive, independent science strategy for astrobiology has not been carried out. Building on the work of the Astrobiology Roadmap process, the Administrator shall enter into an arrangement with the National Academies for a comprehensive assessment of the state of science in astrobiology and development of a strategy for astrobiology science research and activities.
The strategy shall take into account the National Academies’ planetary science and astronomy and astrophysics decadal surveys as well as other relevant National Academies studies on NASA’s astrobiology program. Not later than 20 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall transmit the results of the study to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives and to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate.