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Nelson W. Spencer Lecture - Dr. S. Pete Worden, NASA Ames Research Center Director "U. S. Space Exploration Program: Opportunities for the Future" In January of 2004 President Bush defined the vision for U.S. Space Exploration. NASA was charged with completing the International Space Station, safely flying the Space Shuttle until 2010, developing and flying the Crew Exploration Vehicle – the Shuttle’s replacement no later than 2014 and with a goal of 2012, returning to the moon no later than 2020, extend human presence across the solar system and beyond, implement a sustained and affordable robotic program, develop supporting innovative technologies knowledge and infrastructures, and promote international and commercial participation in exploration. The goal of commercial participation in exploration is key. We are optimistic this will open the entire sphere of the inner solar system to commerce. It is also worth noting that the impressive new technologies and capabilities we will develop will benefit people on earth. NASA Ames Research Center is playing a key role in support of the Space Exploration Program particularly with the Constellation Program and the LCROSS mission. NASA Ames also plays a key role in both small spacecraft development and with the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA). Implementation of the U.S. Space Exploration Program and establishing a program to develop a sustained human presence on the Moon, including a robust precursor program is critical to promote exploration, science, commerce and U.S. preeminence in spaces as well as a stepping stone to future exploration of Mars and other destinations. March 26, 2008 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm Boeing Auditorium (1109 FXB)