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Overview of the International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG)

NASA/Dr. John OlsonDirector, Strategic Analysis and Integration DivisionHuman Exploration & Operations Mission Directorate23 Feb 2012

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Background

• The Global Exploration Strategy: The Framework for Coordination was published in May 2007 by 14 space agencies- Discusses globally coordinated human and robotic exploration of

destinations reachable by humans in the next decadeso Moono Near Earth Asteroidso Mars

- By coordinating their efforts, agencies can maximize delivery of benefits to society

- Not a proposal for a single global program, but recognizes that more can be accomplished through coordination and cooperation

The Global Exploration StrategyThe Framework for Coordination

May 2007

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ISECG Terms of Reference

• Work collectively in a non-binding, consensus-driven manner toward advancing the Global Exploration Strategy- Provide a forum for discussion of interests, objectives and plans- Provide a forum for development of conceptual products- Enable the multilateral or bilateral partnerships necessary to accomplish

complex exploration missions- Promote interest and engagement in space exploration among citizens and

society• ISECG operating principles

- Open and inclusive, flexible and evolutionary, effective, mutual interest• ISECG chairmanship rotates approximately once per year

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ISECG Products

• To date, ISECG has released two technical products informing near-term decision making within participating agencies

• Both products reflect a shared interest to collaboratively plan future human exploration in an open and inclusive manner- The ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar

Explorationo The first multilaterally developed human space

exploration architecture- The Global Exploration Roadmap

o A tool to facilitate coordination of agency long-term planning and near-term preparatory activities

Released in July 2010

ISECG Reference Architecture for Human Lunar Exploration

First iteration released in September 2011

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