NASA Authorization Act of 2008 Introduced
Subcommittee Chairman Udall’s Statement on the NASA Authorization Act of 2008
“Finally, the NASA Authorization Act of 2008 recognizes that America’s human space flight activities are not, and should not, be an end in themselves. We need a results-oriented human space flight program that serves the nation’s geopolitical goals in addition to advancing America’s exploration of outer space. I believe that we provide the foundation for such a results-oriented approach in the bill I am introducing today. Thus, the bill includes provisions to ensure that the International Space Station–a unique orbiting R&D facility that represents a significant investment of resources by both American citizens and those of a host of other nations–will be utilized in as productive manner as possible.”
