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Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« on: 02/20/2015 03:06 pm »
Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness release
Sen. Cruz Calls Subcommittee Hearing on Space Exploration
Former NASA Astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Walt Cunningham, and Michael Massimino to Testify

Feb 24 2015 2:00 PM
Senate Russell Office Building - 253

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 for the world in space exploration."
 
The hearing will examine the United States' goals in human space exploration, including the role of the commercial space industry and its contributions to U.S. global competitiveness. Among other issues, the hearing will discuss the importance of a sound exploration strategy that involves NASA, partnerships with international allies, and innovation and competitiveness in the U.S. commercial space sector. The hearing will also examine whether updates are needed to the Commercial Space Launch Act.

Panel I
* Col. Walt Cunningham (USMC, Ret.), Former NASA Astronaut and Apollo 7 Pilot;
* Col. Buzz Aldrin (USAF, Ret.), Former NASA Astronaut and Apollo 11 Pilot; and
* Mr. Michael Massimino, Former NASA Astronaut and Mission Specialist for Space Shuttle Program.

Panel II
* Mr. John Elbon, Vice President and General Manager, Boeing Space Exploration;
* Dr. Scott Pace, Director, Space Policy Institute, Elliott School of International Affairs, The George Washington University; and
* Mr. Eric Stallmer, President, Commercial Spaceflight Federation.

This hearing will take place in Senate Russell Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements and a live video of the hearing will be available on this page.

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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #1 on: 02/20/2015 10:24 pm »
Wow, I am looking forward to watching this webcast. It could be quite a show.

1. Do you think Buzz will testify that we've already been to the Moon, so there is no need to go back?
2. It looks like they are loading up on pro-"old space" testimony.
3. I have no idea who Mr. Stallmer is, but with my computer background, my brain immediately formulated an unholy cross between Richard Stallman and Steve Ballmer.   :o

Cheers!

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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #2 on: 02/20/2015 10:40 pm »
I find it sad that when there's going to be a public discussion of space policy the people called up for the discussion are politicians, astronauts, aerospace executives, and academics.  How about giving engineers a seat at the table?  The engineers are the ones who make it all possible and who are likely to have the best grasp of what is practical.

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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #3 on: 02/20/2015 11:00 pm »
I hope that this will not mean that Congress wishes to control Where, What, Why, and How Commercial Space conducts it's business...

 "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 for the world in space exploration."
 
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #5 on: 02/24/2015 06:07 pm »
lots of tall words about NASA
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #6 on: 02/24/2015 06:12 pm »
Nelson in so many words....I warned the US about using Russia
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #7 on: 02/24/2015 06:14 pm »
Again Sen. Cruz ignores NASA history, manned space flight was not the only priority assigned to NASA at the beginning.
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #8 on: 02/24/2015 06:16 pm »
Col. Walt Cunningham (USMC, Ret.), Former NASA Astronaut and Apollo 7 Pilot

Mars is decades away....no national commitment
wow.....might need a reusable space shuttle, NASA can't close any of the NASA centers politics
Wants a change in the way NASA administrators are operated, not changing direction in 4 years.
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #9 on: 02/24/2015 06:22 pm »
Col. Buzz Aldrin (USAF, Ret.), Former NASA Astronaut and Apollo 11 Pilot

America must be the leader
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #10 on: 02/24/2015 06:29 pm »
Mr. Michael Massimino, Former NASA Astronaut and Mission Specialist for Space Shuttle Program

talking about Hubble
the common goal worked bringing everyone together for the ISS
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #11 on: 02/24/2015 06:38 pm »
NASA is risk adverse...
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #12 on: 02/24/2015 06:39 pm »
This is just amazing stuff (minus Buzz's cell going off)...


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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #13 on: 02/24/2015 06:45 pm »
Buzz is excited and has a complete plan...
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #14 on: 02/24/2015 06:47 pm »
mr kill joy....show me the money.
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #15 on: 02/24/2015 06:54 pm »
nice group pic...

Their Testimony
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #16 on: 02/24/2015 06:57 pm »
can we wait until 2021 ?
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #17 on: 02/24/2015 07:01 pm »
story of man vs unmanned booster
he preferred the dream chaser...
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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #18 on: 02/24/2015 07:12 pm »
I cannot believe what I am hearing - its very good stuff.

I find myself comparing this to September 22, 2011.  This is that good.

And Senator Nelson is correct - Show me the money.

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Re: Senate subcommittee hearing (Feb. 24, 2015)
« Reply #19 on: 02/24/2015 07:13 pm »
I could just listen to buzz .....he's great ;)
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