Japanese Scientists Begin to Open Hayabusa Sample Return Capsule
Japanese scientists are in the process of opening the sample return capsule from the Hayabusa asteroid mission that completed its journey on June 13. The capsule was flown from its …
House Expected to Approve Budget Enforcement Resolution Today
The House is expected to approve a budget enforcement resolution today to set limits for FY2011 discretionary spending in lieu of the 5-year budget resolution that is normally passed. The …
House Hearing on Polar Weather Satellites and Earth Observations Next Tuesday, June 29
The House Science and Technology Committee’s Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee has scheduled a hearing on “Setting New Courses for Polar Weather Satellites and Earth Observations” for next Tuesday, June 29, …
New National Space Policy Ready "Soon" Says Donley
Recent rumors were that the President’s new national space policy would be released in June, but Air Force Secretary Michael Donley used wording yesterday that indicates it is not that …
Russia, Europe to Discuss Asteroid Deflection Options
Officials from the Russian space agency, Roscosmos, will meet with European Commission members on July 7 to discuss options for developing a joint anti-asteroid defense program, RIA Novosti reported today. …
Senate Event on Commercial Space Today Open to Media
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation announced yesterday that Senator Sam Brownback (R-Kansas) is hosting an event for Senators and their staff today that is open to the media. It features Norm …
UPDATE: Text of Letter to Obama from 62 Members of Congress
UPDATE: A typed list of the signatories has been added to this article since some of the signatures are a bit hard to decipher. ORIGINAL STORY: Sixty-two Members of Congress …
"NASA Day on the Hill" Tomorrow, June 23, Rayburn House Office Building
NASA will hold a “NASA Day on the Hill” tomorrow in the foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building. NASA says the event is open to the public. It will …
Another Open Letter to Congress – This One Supportive of Obama Plan
Another open letter about President Obama’s plan for NASA has been sent to Congress signed by another set of space luminaries including former astronauts, former NASA and other government officials, …
Federal Budget News
There is news about the federal budget today from both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue. From the White House end, it is that Peter Orszag is leaving as Director of the …