Report contradicts Bush NASA plan, Daily Press“NASA should spend billions more dollars on aeronautics research to keep the United States from slipping further behind Europe, according to a new strategic […]
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Europe Ups the Aeronautics Ante
A380 Successfully Completes Its First Flight, AirbusAirbus A380 Completes Historic 1st Flight, AP“The world’s largest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, completed a maiden flight Wednesday that took it over the […]
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Wolf Comes to Aeronautics' Defense
Rep. Frank Wolf: FY 2006 SSJC Bill WIll Require Adminstration to Develop National Aeronautics Policy“I support the president’s new vision for space exploration. However, it is imperative that we not […]
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Aeronautics-inspired Delay in Griffin's Swearing in?
Editor’s update: 6:00 PM EDT – According to a knowledgeable Congressional source, “there is a chance that Dr. Griffin’s confirmation by the full Senate may happen tonight. It may be […]
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Don't Tear Down Those Wind Tunnels
Stay order, Opinion, Daily Press“Virginia’s congressional delegation must move aggressively to try to stop NASA from demolishing that infrastructure. Advocating for aeronautics is a battle that must be fought on […]
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NAC Aeronautics Meeting Date Changed
NAC Aeronautics Research Advisory Committee Meeting, Federal Register“Previously Announced Dates and Addresses of Meeting: Wednesday, March 23, 2005, 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 300 E […]
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Senators Weigh in on NASA Aeronautics and Center Cuts
NASA Glenn in ‘tougher fight’ to survive Bush budget cuts, Cleveland Plain Dealer“The battle to save NASA Glenn Research Center, slated to lose 700 workers and $120 million by next […]
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Hampton Has Been Through This Before
Aeronautic innovations are at risk as NASA’s focus turns to space, Virginia Pilot“In 1997, Goldin suggested closing wind tunnels and possibly a center. Those close to Langley feared that the […]
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They Ain't Buying NASA's Assurances in Hampton
Jump and shout – Tell Congress you care about aeronautics and NASA Langley (anonymous opinion), Daily Press“A lot of the reassurances that come out of Washington aren’t very reassuring. So […]
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No LaRC Closure
Aeronautics official: NASA Langley won’t close, Daily Press“Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Chesapeake, asked NASA’s top aeronautics official whether the agency planned to close Langley, which next year faces a proposed 17 […]