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The "Sense of Congress" Regarding NewSpace and Space Exploration |
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Written by Jeff Krukin
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Monday, 19 May 2008 |
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House Resolution 6063 was introduced on May 15 to authorize NASA programs. As stated in the C-SPAN Congressional Glossary, "An AUTHORIZATION BILL provides the authority for a program or agency to exist and determines its policy. It also recommends spending levels to carry out the defined policy, but these levels are not binding. House and Senate rules require that authorizations be in place before final funding decisions are made." Several sections begin with a "Sense of Congress" paragraph or similar introduction, and from these we can understand how Congress believes the United State should conduct space exploration. I'm going to touch on just a few elements of HR 6063. You can find the full text of the resolution here. |
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"We Became Our Own Customers" |
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Written by Jeff Krukin
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008 |
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During a recent Congressional hearing about NASA's budget authorization, former NASA Flight Director Gene Kranz (leader of the Apollo 13 rescue) talked about the lingering impact of the 1986 loss of space shuttle Challenger. His comments remind us that space exploration isn't just about the technology. After all, the development and use of technology is very much captive to our all-pervasive human foibles. |
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Rocket Racing League And The NewSpace Supply Chain |
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Written by Jeff Krukin
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Monday, 05 May 2008 |
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Now that the Rocket Racing League® (RRL) has announced its first exhibition dates, it can take its place in the pantheon of new industry economic accelerators. What NASCAR has done on the ground, the RRL is well positioned to accomplish in the air. Does this mean KFC advertisements bounced off the clouds? |
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