Bolden gets Senate support for new design
Rockefeller said, “Our space leadership has led to major scientific successes and discoveries, and I anticipate NASA’s future to be a celebrated one—leading the way in research, creating new jobs and inspiring and educating our future generations of explorers."
“The vehicle concept and design being formally announced today is consistent with the design and development approach that was directed by the NASA Authorization Act,” said Sen. Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Commerce Committee. “Because of the delays in announcing this design, it is imperative that we work with NASA to assure that the new Space Launch System is pursued without further losses of time and efficiency, while relying on NASA’s world-class engineers and designers to continue U.S. leadership in space exploration.”
“This is the biggest thing for space exploration in decades,” said Sen. Bill Nelson, Chairman of the Science and Space Subcommittee. “The goal is to fly humans safely beyond low-Earth orbit and deep into outer space where we can not only survive, but one day also live.”
