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beyond a simple extension of the current budget. The increase would permit the timely execution of a
major mission in coordination with related STP missions. However, if the required increase is not possible,
it is appropriate to delay both the start and the launch date of GDC.
DECISION RULES AND AUGMENTATION PRIORITIES
The recommended program for NASA addresses important and highly compelling science objectives
in a cost-effective manner. However, the survey committee recognizes that an already significantly constrained program could face further budgetary challenges. Decision rules are required to preserve an orderly
and effective program in the event that less funding than anticipated is available, or some other disruptive
FIGURE 6.6 Recommended Living With a Star (LWS) program budget with associated mission cadence. The dashed line
represents the recommended base funding level for the LWS program, including a 2 percent inflation slope. Funding at
the full level occurs near the end of the decade, with a 6-year mission cadence beginning with GDC. The bumps above the
future LWS budget line in mission funding are intentional in order to achieve the most cost-effective implementation at
the preferred cadence. The actual bump will be based on mission cost and the associated development plan.
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