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CASIS and Using the Space Station

By Keith Cowing
NASA Watch
March 28, 2012
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References to CASIS in House Hearing on Space Station Utilization
GAO: “Since the establishment of CASIS as the management body of ISS research is relatively recent, we have not examined its effectiveness; therefore, it is too early for us to say whether it will be successful in ensuring full scientific utilization of the station as a national laboratory.”
Democrats Emphasize the Need for a Clear Plan for Utilization of the International Space Station
“In short, we need clear, prioritized and integrated utilization plans from NASA, and we need to be assured that those plans are being carried out, both by NASA and by the independent ISS research management organization, CASIS, that was set up for that purpose.”
Hearing Notes: Charles Bolden Testifies on NASA’s FY 2013 Budget, earlier post
“Rep. Wolf suggested that NASA needs to look at CASIS carefully saying “if they are not with it in 30-45 days we should pull it and give it to NSF”. Bolden replied that a letter was being sent to CASIS to remind them of their milestones and “if they they do not meet milestones we will find another way.”
Space Station’s Future Rides on Commercial Cargo Haulers, SpaceNews
“Lawmakers also raised concerns about the Florida-based nonprofit organization CASIS that NASA hired six months ago to run the U.S. National Laboratory portion of the space station. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space is in the midst of a reorganization following the resignation of its director this month. Reps. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-Calif.) called for review of CASIS by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Hall did not comment publicly on the request.”
Earlier CASIS postings

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4 responses to “CASIS and Using the Space Station”

  1. Steve Whitfield says:
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    I guess the fact that there were no comments here means that we’re all tired of reading that there’s nothing going on.  Right or wrong, CASIS seems to have become a non-issue.

    Steve

  2. Delta_v says:
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    OK, well, then I’ll add a comment. Appearances deceive. 

    • Steve Whitfield says:
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      Delta_v,

      Can you elaborate?  I still hold out hope for CASIS (with or without its current partners) making the ISS the test structure that it can and should be.

      Steve

  3. Anonymous says:
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