NASA IG: ISS Cost U.S. $75 Billion So Far, Estimates of Future Costs Overly Optimistic

NASA IG: ISS Cost U.S. $75 Billion So Far, Estimates of Future Costs Overly Optimistic

NASA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report today examining cost and technical challenges NASA faces in extending operations of the International Space Station (ISS) through 2024.   Among its conclusions is …

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House Approves CR Funding Government Through December 11, 2014

House Approves CR Funding Government Through December 11, 2014

The House approved a FY2015 Continuing Resolution (CR) this afternoon (September 17) that will fund the government through December 11, 2014.  An amendment allowing President Obama limited authority to spend …

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Senate Expected to Pass CR Tomorrow; Could Consider NASA Authorization

Senate Expected to Pass CR Tomorrow; Could Consider NASA Authorization

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) plans to bring up the FY2015 Continuing Resolution (CR) for a vote tomorrow (Thursday, September 18).  The House passed the CR today.  The Senate could consider …

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Boeing, SpaceX Win CCtCAP Contracts

Boeing, SpaceX Win CCtCAP Contracts

Boeing and SpaceX are the two winners of Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCAP) contracts, NASA announced today (September 16).  NASA hopes that through those awards, a U.S. crew space transportation …

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Rumors Swirl About Imminent CCtCAP Announcement

Rumors Swirl About Imminent CCtCAP Announcement

Rumors are swirling today that NASA will announce the winner(s) of the Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCAP) award tomorrow, Tuesday, September 16.  Similar speculation abounded at the end of August, …

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