Explained | What is NASA’s space equity action plan?
The HinduThe story so far: Earlier in April 2022, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration released an equity action plan to “make space more accessible”. NASA’s equity action plan is a response to the U.S. government’s 2021 executive order aimed at “advancing racial equity and support for underserved communities”. The presidential order inspired NASA to develop the equity action plan under which the space agency plans to identify and eliminate systemic barriers and ensure representation. The space equity action plan lists four focus areas for underserved communities. NASA’s three-step approach to engaging with contractors in underserved communities includes studying barriers in procurement programmes, increasing engagement events, and using dedicated product service lines.
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