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Chamber of Commerce held a day-long forum exploring the future of the space economy.

Chamber of Commerce held a day-long forum exploring the future of the space economy. In this portion, attendees heard from NASA Deputy Administrator James Morhard, Air Force Space Command Vice Commander Lieutenant General David Thompson, and officials from the Commerce Department, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin. Speakers discussed the commercial space industry, aerospace workforce development, various NASA lunar programs, and the challenges of human exploration of Mars.

Officials from the Carter to the Obama administrations talked about the history of the U.S. space policy. Among the topics they addressed were the impact of space exploration on the economy, developments in technology, national security, and the future of space exploration following the end of the Space Shuttle program. ... National Space Policy: Considering National Space Policy Development from Carter to Obama" was held at Tech America.

NASA Administrator Charles Bolden spoke about human space flight one week before the scheduled launch of the final Space Shuttle mission. ... He detailed plans to rely on private contractors to transport cargo and humans to the International Space Station. ... Bolden, astronaut Mark Kelly talked about the International Space Station, his career, the space program, and his wife Representative Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in Tucson, Arizona, on January 8, 2011.

In this portion of the Wilson Center's discussion on space cooperation between the U.S. and Canada, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and Canadian Space Agency President Sylvain Laporte delivered remarks on the history of cooperation between the two countries' space programs as well as the current and future projects in which they are collaborating.

Officials from NASA and the commercial space sector testified on current and future human space exploration plans.

Witnesses testified at a hearing on U.S. reliance on Russian rocket engines for space launches, and developing technologies that could contribute to an American-made rocket propulsion system. The first panel comprised private industry representatives, while government and military officials testified in the second panel about the programs and technology in development to replace the Russian-made RD-180 rocket engine used in U.S. space launches.

Former International Space Station (ISS) Commander and Astronaut Frank Culbertson as well as officials from space organizations and foundations testified on the contributions of NASA's space programs to national imperatives.

Former NASA astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, were among panels of witnesses testifying before the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee about the future of U.S. space exploration. They criticized the state of NASA, called for authorization of NASA programs, and an increased budget.They outlined priorities including a mission to Mars, maintaining the International Space Station (ISS), lift capabilities, and the Orion capsule. Topics included the future of human space exploration, international cooperation, and the role of the commercial space industry.

NASA officials spoke to reporters about the status of space shuttle programs and the planned launch of Space Shuttle Discovery in July. ... Discovery would also carry supplies and a third crew member to the International Space Station. At least 2 space walks were planned during the 12-day mission, which also included repair work to the station.

On American History TV -a look at the history of space exploration. Panelists include representatives from NASA and the National Air and Space Museum. They discuss competition between the U.S. and Soviet Union after the launch of Sputnik; the Apollo program; and the role of private funding in developing space programs.

Following opening remarks, participants talked about the legacy of manned space flight and the history of the space program. They also talked about how past missions influenced future programs.

The budget cuts most of the funding for missions to the moon and includes new funds for commercial space flight.

This was a session at the 27th annual International Space Development Conference called "The New Pace of Space."

Neil deGrasse Tyson talked about the history and future of NASA and the U.S. space program. He argued that the exploration of space benefits Americans more than they may think.

On the occasion of China's first manned space launch, Professor Logsdon discussed the space programs of the U.S., China, and Russia, including the budget of each, the impact of space programs on their societies, politics, and international relations.

Scott Pace talked about his reaction to reaction to President Obama's plans to make changes to NASA programs involving human spaceflight.

Robert Crippen talked about the space program.

Participants in a forum on national security aspects of U.S. space policy talked about U.S. foreign policy goals, strategic interests in outer space, and possible applications of space technology for military uses. John Sheldon and Peter Hays talked about the importance of space development and research to U.S. national interests. Baker Spring talked about current and future U.S. national security policy for space.

President Obama spoke about the future of the U.S. space program. In his remarks he explained his decision to eliminate plans for a new manned moon mission, and called for a restructuring of space exploration programs. ... He also proposed expanded funding to develop Florida's Space Coast as a hub of technological and business innovation.