What's Happening in Space Policy February 13-18, 2017
Here is our list of space policy events for the week of February 13-18, 2017 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session …
House Committee to Hold Hearing on NASA's Past, Present, and Future
The House Science, Space, and Technology (SS&T) Committee will hold its first NASA hearing of the 115th Congress on February 16. Two former astronauts (one of whom also is a …
FAA Commercial Space Conference Takeaways From Bridenstine, Babin, Gerstenmaier, and Stern
The 20th FAA Commercial Space Transportation conference in Washington, DC ended today. Among the many interesting keynotes and panel discussions were presentations by Reps. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK) and Brian Babin …
Culberson Praises NASA's Earth Science Program, Calls NASA Strategic National Asset
Rep. John Culberson (R-TX), who chairs the House Appropriations subcommittee that funds NASA and NOAA, praised NASA’s earth science program today. Many earth scientists are worried about what the Trump …
What's Happening in Space Policy February 6-10, 2017 – UPDATE 2
Here’s our list of space policy events for the week of February 6-10, 2017 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate are in session part …
Wall Street Journal: Draft GAO Report Finds Problems with SpaceX Turbine Blades
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported today that a draft study from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals problems with the turbine blades on SpaceX rockets that could impact safety …
Constancy of Purpose at NASA a Top Priority of House Committee
The House Science, Space, and Technology (SS&T) Committee laid out its top five priorities for the 115th Congress today. Fifth on the list is “constancy of purpose within NASA.” Chairman …
NASA Remembers Fallen Astronauts
NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance today with a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Each year about this time, NASA honors astronauts who died in connection with spaceflights, …
Smith, Babin Urge Passage of NASA Transition Authorization Act
Two top Republicans on the House Science, Space, and Technology (SS&T) Committee are urging quick passage of the 2017 NASA Transition Authorization Act. As we reported yesterday, a new draft …
What's Happening in Space Policy January 30 – February 3, 2017
Here is our list of space policy events for the week of January 30 – February 3, 2017 and any insight we can offer about them. The House and Senate …