Olson vows to oppose Obama’s NASA budget, Houston Chronicle “During and after the meeting, the U.S. representative whose district includes Johnson Space Center, Republican Pete Olson, vowed to fight the […]
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Space Politics Is Always Local
Cancellation at NASA puts Olson to the test “Former Rep. Nick Lampson, D-Stafford, who had been in line to lead the House panel overseeing NASA before losing his seat to […]
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Space Blitz is Out of Synch
2010 Legislative Blitz February 21-23 in Washington DC, Space Exploration Alliance “… the Commission found that NASA simply can not accomplish the goals with which it has been tasked unless […]
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The Opening Salvo From Congress
Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee – Hearing: Key Issues and Challenges Facing NASA: Views of the Agency’s Watchdogs WEBCAST (I had big problems with this webcast today) Keith’s note: Hmm… Rep. […]
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The Politics Behind Opposing Changes at NASA
Alabama lawmakers vow to save Constellation moon mission, Huntsville Times “Already, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., plans to use a Feb. 24 hearing to explore the feasibility of continuing with Ares […]
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Congressional Reaction to NASA Budget
Obama’s NASA facelift faces tough fight in Congress, Spaceflightnow “[Rep. Bill] Posey said he fears the plan represents a “slow death” of the space program.” Chairman Gordon Comments on President’s […]
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Constellation Cancellation Reaction
NASA to get more money, but must scratch moon plan, AP “The money in the president’s budget is not enough to follow through with NASA’s Constellation moon landing plan initiated […]
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The Ares 1 Cancellation Backlash Begins – Before It Is Even Announced
Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee – Hearing: Key Issues and Challenges Facing NASA: Views of the Agency’s Watchdogs 3 Feb 2010 Witnesses: – Hon. Paul K. Martin, Inspector General, National Aeronautics […]
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NASA Cracks "Stimulus Checkup" Top Ten
Keith’s note: Looks like NASA made it – twice – into Sen. McCain and Sen. Coburn’s “Stimulus Checkup” Press conference and full report. “4. Research to Develop Supersonic Corporate Jets […]
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A Closer Look at Sen. Shelby, Money, NASA MSFC, and Lobbyists
Keith’s note: Since Sen. Shelby is suddenly interested in finances, lobbyists, and the sliming the Augustine Commission, I thought that a closer look at who Sen. Shelby’s money people are […]