About the Cover: NASA's Vision for Space Exploration will bring great discoveries and benefits to all mankind. To view, navigate and print the PDF file (332 K) of this document, you may download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Contents

Upfront with Rear Adm. Craig E. Steidle

• NASA Explores...Humanity Benefits

Cover Story

• Life Beyond Earth: A Vision for the Future

Feature Articles

• Video-Enhancing System Puts Criminals Behind Bars
• 2004 Space Technology Hall of Fame
• LEDS Enhance Quality of Life

Departments

• NASA News Briefs
• A Lesson In...
• Looking Back
• Special: Striving to Protect America
• Facility Focus
• Opportunity for Partnership
• Innovative Research

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