11.1 NASA OSS E/PO Policies

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Space Science (NASA OSS) has developed a comprehensive approach to providing educational outreach to all educational levels as well as enhancing the public understanding of space science. NASA OSS has incorporated these objectives as integral components of all its missions and research programs. There are four documents that establish the basic policies and guidelines for all NASA and OSS Education and Public Outreach (E/PO) activities. They are as follows:

• NASA Strategic Plan 2003
• Space Science Enterprise 2003 Strategic Plan
• The OSS/EPO Strategy
• Explanatory Guide to the NASA Office of Space Science Education & Public Outreach Evaluation Criteria