National Academies Releases ASTRO2020

Center for Astrophysics

On Thursday, November 4, the National Academy of Sciences released the 2020 Decadal Survey, Pathways to Discovery in Astronomy and Astrophysics for the 2020s. The report identifies the most compelling science goals and presents an ambitious program of ground- and space-based activities for future investment. The report recommends critical near-term actions to support the foundations of the profession as well as the technologies and tools needed to carry out the science.

View the report here.

A public briefing with decadal survey co-chairs will take place on Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. EDT. The co-chairs will discuss the key findings and recommendations from the report and take questions from the audience. The live stream may be viewed here.

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