Press Releases

Let’s Get Ready for International Astronautical Congress 2016

By Staff Writers on August 10, 2016

The 67th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), under the theme “Making Space Accessible and Affordable to All Countries” is fast... Read more →

Press Clips

Press Clips Week 30-2016

By Staff Writers on August 8, 2016

NASA Names New Chair for Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel NASA Administrator Charles Bolden has named Patricia Sanders as chair of the Aerospace... Read more →

Astronauts and Cosmonauts

Historical Evolution of Astronaut Selection

By Staff Writers on August 7, 2016

At the time NASA was established in 1958, there were no real answers to what an astronaut must do or be. But some experience with high altitude... Read more →

Press Clips

Press Clips Week 29-2016

By Staff Writers on August 4, 2016

US Air Force to Introduce Space Based Surveillance System in 2021 The United States Air Force plans to launch a next-generation Space-Based Space... Read more →

Press Clips

Press Clips Week 28-2016

By Staff Writers on July 28, 2016

Congress' Budget Deal to Fully Fund Commercial Crew NASA might be able to start sending astronauts to the International Space Station from U.S. soil... Read more →

News

Statement on FAA Oversight of Commercial Space Transportation

By Staff Writers on July 21, 2016

Statement of Dr. George C. Nield, associate administrator for commercial space transportation, FAA, before the House Committee on Transportation and... Read more →