I hear second hand rumours about the Beyond Einstein NRC review committee status
I am reliably informed, that the committee did reach their conclusions, probably very shortly after the Chicago townhall meeting, and that they have a definite ranking. The formal report is being written.
They report to NASA in June and the formal announcment is by September.
No word on what the actual recommendations are.
Curious as I am, I would rather see the committee maintain its integrity than leak the news prematurely and mess up the process. I can wait.
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