Soyuz Launch Ushers in New Era for the International Space Station
The long-awaited expansion of the permanent crew size of the International Space Station (ISS) to six is about to become a reality. The result should be a substantial increase in …
Charlie Bolden and Lori Garver Being Nominated to Lead NASA
President Obama has finally announced officially that Charlie Bolden is being nominated to serve as the next NASA Administrator. Lori Garver is being nominated as his deputy. Both posts require …
Aligning Policies and Budgets: June 2 Symposium at GWU
George Washington University’s Space Policy Institute will hold a day-long symposium on Aligning Policies and Budgets on June 2, 2009. The event is free, but an RSVP is required at …
It's Law! President Signs Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act
President Obama wasted no time signing into law the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act of 2009 (S. 454). Less than 24 hours after the bill received final approval in Congress, …
Recent GAO Reports on National Security Space Programs
Space Acquisitions: Challenges in Commercializing Technologies Developed Under the Small Business Innovation Research Program. GAO-11-21. November 2010. (41 pages) Global Positioning System: Challenges in Sustaining and Upgrading Capabilities Persist. GAO-10-636, …
Space Program on Display at New Capitol Visitor Center
Thanks to Brendan Curry of the Space Foundation for the following info about the space exhibit at the new Capitol Visitor Center on Capitol Hill. Perhaps a place to visit …
Congress in Recess Next Week: No Hearings of Interest
The House and Senate will both be in recess next week (May 25-29, 2009). Congressional hearings during recess periods are uncommon, and none is currently scheduled related to space activities. …
House and Senate Unanimously Approve Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Bill
The House unanimously agreed to the conference report on the Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (S. 454, conference report H. Rept. 111-124) on May 21, 2009, clearing the measure for …
Operationally Responsive Space on Air Force FY2010 Unfunded Priorities List
Thanks to Aviation Week’s Amy Butler for posting the Air Force’s unfunded requirements list for FY2010 on her blog so that is available on the Web. Third on the list …
President Tells STS-125 Crew "You inspire us all"
In a May 20, 2009 phone call with the orbiting STS-125 crew, President Obama told them “The space program’s always described our willingness to stretch beyond current boundaries and to …