Space Exploration
Former NASA astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, were among panels of witnesses tes…
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s… read more
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “From Here to Mars.” The hearing will feature experts on NASA exploration strategy, international cooperation in space, and commercial space efforts.
Background:
International rivalry dominated early space exploration, but the prospect of international cooperation has often influenced exploration policy. From the Cold War-era Apollo-Soyuz linkup in 1975 to today’s partnership on the International Space Station, space exploration has been a proven model for successful international collaboration and both Congress and the administration have supported this goal.
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