Cosmic Origins Program Analysis Group
NASA Request for Information (RFI)

Science Objectives and Requirements for the Next NASA UV/Visible Astrophysics Mission Concepts

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), through the Astrophysics Division and its Cosmic Origins (COR) Program, is soliciting information through this Request for Information (RFI) pertaining to potential ultraviolet (UV) and visible wavelength astrophysics science investigations. Specifically, NASA seeks information that can be used to develop a cohesive set of science goals that motivate and support the development of the next generation of UV/Visible space astrophysics missions. Information may include broad science goals, justifications for investigations that support COR science goals (for examples, visit Cosmic Origins), specific measurements or proxy observing plans for well-defined astrophysical experiments, or any aspect of scientific inquiry in the UV/Visible that supports the above COR goals.

• Paper synthesizing results from RFI and workshop [PDF]
• Responses from the recent UV-Visible Science Objectives RFI are available!
• Download the RFI [PDF]

• COR Program Community Workshop on Results of the RFI Soliciting, 18 September 2012
  • Agenda and Presentations
• Follow-On COPAG Meeting, 19 September 2012
  • Agenda and Presentations
• RFI Forum Held on 17 July 2012
  • Presentation for RFI Forum on 17 July 2012 [PDF]
• Brief from the RFI Forum Held on 7 June 2012
  • Presentation for RFI Forum on 7 June 2012 [PDF]
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) List

Email questions regarding the RFI to cor@bigbang.gsfc.nasa.gov