NRC Concerned About Cost Implications of Changing WFIRST Design

NRC Concerned About Cost Implications of Changing WFIRST Design

A National Research Council (NRC) report released today lauds the additional science that could be obtained using hardware transferred to NASA from the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for the next …

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Space Policy Events March 17-21, 2014

Space Policy Events March 17-21, 2014

The following events may be of interest in the week ahead.  The House and Senate are in recess (except for pro forma sessions). During the Week As another (sigh) snowstorm …

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NASA Asserts Its New Strategic Plan Provides "Clear, Unified, and Long-Term Direction"

NASA Asserts Its New Strategic Plan Provides "Clear, Unified, and Long-Term Direction"

According to NASA, its new strategic plan, released last week, provides the agency with a “clear, unified, and long-term direction” for all its activities. NASA’s previous strategic plan was criticized …

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France Cordova Confirmed as NSF Director

France Cordova Confirmed as NSF Director

France Cordova, who once served as NASA’s chief scientist, was confirmed by the Senate yesterday as the new director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The Senate is slowly working …

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Hagel Says Ukraine Situation Will Lead to Review of Use of Russian Rocket Engines

Hagel Says Ukraine Situation Will Lead to Review of Use of Russian Rocket Engines

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel told a House appropriations subcommittee today that the situation in Ukraine will lead to a review of the U.S. use of Russian rocket engines.  The …

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