Today’s Tidbits: September 25, 2017
Here are our tidbits for today, September 25, 2017. Be sure to check our website for feature stories and follow us on Twitter (@SpcPlcyOnline) for more news and live-tweeting of events.
Pence Visits Marshall Space Flight Center
Vice President Mike Pence, chairman of the White House National Space Council, visited NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) today in Huntsille, AL. It is his third visit to a NASA field center.
Gallaudet: NOAA Satellite Programs Growing at “Unsustainable Rate” – UPDATE
RDML Timothy Gallaudet (Ret.), President Trump’s nominee to be the Deputy Administrator of NOAA, asserts that NOAA’s satellite programs “are growing at an unsustainable rate” and “have been delayed numerous times.” The Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on his nomination on Wednesday. His statement was in response to a committee questionnaire associated with the hearing. [UPDATE: His confirmation hearing was on September 27, the committee approved it on October 4, and the Senate confirmed him by voice vote on October 5, 2017. ]
Today’s Tidbits: September 24, 2017
Here are our tidbits for today, September 24, 2017. Be sure to check our website for feature-length stories and follow us on Twitter (@SpcPlcyOnline) for more news and live tweeting of space policy events.
What’s Happening in Space Policy September 24-29, 2017
Here is our list of space policy events for the week of September 24-29, 2017 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session this week.
Pence to Visit MSFC on September 25
Vice President Mike Pence will visit NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL on September 25, 2017. Pence chairs the White House National Space Council.
Today’s Tidbits: September 23, 2017
Here are our tidbits for today, September 23, 2017. Be sure to check our website for feature-length stories and follow us on Twitter (@SpcPlcyOnline) for more news and live-tweeting of space policy events.
NASA, Space Council, Shelby Get Shout-Outs from Trump in Huntsville Speech-UPDATE
President Trump gave shout-outs to NASA and the National Space Council during a political speech in Huntsville, AL last night, and credited Sen. Richard Shelby (R) for bringing billions of NASA dollars to the city.
Today’s Tidbits: September 22, 2017
Today’s Tidbits: September 21, 2017
Here are our tidbits for today, September 21, 2017. [Don’t forget to check our website for our feature-length articles, too.]