NASA Administrator Charles’ Bolden’s Statement on the Shooting of Congresswoman Giffords “We at NASA are deeply shocked and saddened by the senseless shooting of Representative Giffords and others at Saturday’s public event in Tucson. As a long-time supporter of NASA, Representative Giffords not only has made lasting contributions to our country, but is a strong advocate for the nation’s space program and a member of the NASA family. She also […]

House approves NASA Reauthorization Act 2010, Nature “The sole dissenting voice during deliberations came from Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ), who chairs the House space and aeronautics subcommittee. “I have no reluctance in telling you that this is a bad bill, it will do damage to NASA and must be struck down,” she said. Though she was ultimately unsuccessful in swaying her colleagues, she listed several problems with the bill, including […]

US must remain the global leader in exploring space, Rep. Pete Olson, The Hill “The president does not outline any path for the United States to get out of low earth orbit. A major component, the revised “Orion-lite” proposal, is little more than an opportunity to delay the inevitable layoffs of highly skilled workers across America and does not further our ability as a nation to explore the heavens or […]

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 and Space Administration – Ms. Cristina T. Chaplain, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management, Government Accountability Office – Vice Admiral Joseph W. Dyer [U.S. Navy, retired], Chair, Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel, National Keith’s note: Hmm… Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, known Ares 1 […]

Conflict of interest? Congresswoman staunchly backs Constellation — and is wed to astronaut , Orlando Sentinel “We know it’s personal to her,” said Dean Acosta, a spokesman for the Boeing Co. and for the Coalition for Space Exploration, which represents all the big Constellation contractors. “She knows the importance of [Constellation] because of conversations with her husband. She has been one of the key drivers and one of the key […]