Space Exploration
Former NASA astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, were among panels of witnesses tes…
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, Februa… read more
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. entitled “U.S. Human Exploration Goals and Commercial Space Competitiveness.” Former NASA astronauts including Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the Moon and the pilot of Apollo 11, and leaders in the commercial space industry will provide their testimony.“I look forward to Tuesday’s hearing, which will provide both the Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee and the American people a great opportunity to reflect on the past, analyze the present, and examine the future of space travel in the United States,” said Cruz in calling the hearing. “We will look to ensure that NASA and commercial space have clear and consistent mission objectives and can continue to work alongside our international partners, but not be dependent on them. America should once again lead the way close
Former NASA astronauts, including Buzz Aldrin, the second person to walk on the moon, were among panels of witnesses tes…
Officials from NASA and the commercial space sector testified on current and future human space exploration plans. Topic…
Officials and scientists testified on their agenda for leading the Curiosity rover mission on Mars. They focused on robo…
NASA officials appeared before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to discuss the future of human…