Extend Shuttle- Close The Gap

Posey Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Close the Space Gap
“Specifically the American Space Access Act extends the life of the space shuttle until either NASA’s next generation space system, Constellation, comes online or a domestic supplier is certified by NASA as capable of taking humans into space and docking with the space station. The bill also calls for bringing the Constellation program online earlier and authorizes the funds that are necessary for both of these activities. Rep. Posey said his legislation limits the upgrades performed on the shuttle to safety upgrades to reduce costs.”