LCROSS Scientists Explain Need For Time to Analyze Data
The exciting impact of the LCROSS spacecraft and its Centaur upper stage at the Moon’s South Pole this morning apparently left some members of the press, and perhaps the public, …
Apophis Asteroid Threat Less Than Earlier Calculated
NASA announced today that the likelihood of the Apophis asteroid colliding with Earth in 2036 is significantly less than earlier thought. The new estimate is that the chance of an …
Augustine Committee Telecon Finalizes Scoring
In a public teleconference held today, the Augustine Committee discussed updates to the scoring of the exploration strategy options outlined in its Summary Report. After reiterating that ranking the options …
Charlie Bolden Speaks to Space Transportation Association
Compromise in DOD Authorization Bill on Imaging Satellites
The conferees on the DOD authorization bill (H.R. 2647) agreed that the Department of Defense (DOD) should “develop a plan to acquire the capacity of at least one 1.5 meter …
Conferees Agree on DOD Authorization Bill
House and Senate conferees have agreed on a FY2010 authorization bill for the Department of Defense (H.R. 2647). The text is available on the House Armed Services Committee’s website and …
Congress Limits DOD's Funding for NPOESS Until the President Submits a New Plan
The conference version of the DOD authorization bill (H.R. 2647, sec. 913) directs the President to “develop a strategy for the management and funding” of NPOESS by DOD, NOAA and …
Export Control Relief for Satellites May Be A Step Closer
An assessment of the national security risks that would result from removing satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List (USML) is required by the conference version of the …
Masten Space Systems Qualifies for Level 1 of Lunar Lander Challenge
Masten Space Systems qualified for Level 1 of the Northrop Grumman Lunar Landing Challenge today by flying its Xombie vertical-takeoff vertical-landing craft for 90 seconds between two pads 50 meters …
Senate Debate on CJS Bill Unlikely to Finish Today
Congress Daily (subscription required) reports that the Senate is not likely to complete its consideration of the FY2010 Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bill (H.R. 2847) today. The controversial issues that slowed action …