Funding Boost for FAA's Commercial Space Office Questioned By Amy Svitak published 11 May 11 The $26.6 million budget for the FAA's commercial space transportation office funding increase is getting a serious review.
White House: China is Potential Partner in Future Mars Exploration By Amy Svitak published 6 May 11 White House: China Is Potential Partner in Future Mars Exploration
Proposed Spending Bill Would Cut $139 Million from NASA Budget By Amy Svitak published 6 April 11 Short-term spending bill would cut millions from NASA's budget, but avoid a government shutdown.
Obama Administration Pushing Back on Congressionally Directed Rocket By Amy Svitak published 1 April 11 The White House is pushing back on Congress demands for NASA's new big rocket.
NASA's Budget Could Get Infusion from Other U.S. Departments By Amy Svitak published 29 March 11 NASA's budget has a $1 billion shortfall. The U.S. Commerce and Justice departments could chip in.
NASA Budget Woes Batter Ambitious Planetary Mission Plans By Amy Svitak published 22 March 11 NASA's budget problems are limiting the agency's choices for flagship missions to the planets.
Lawmakers Question NASA's Commitment to New Heavy-lift Rocket By Amy Svitak published 16 March 11 Senate lawmakers are questioning NASA's commitment to building a new heavy-lift rocket.
Senate Bill Would Provide $3 Billion for Big NASA Rocket, Spaceships By Amy Svitak published 9 March 11 The Senate bill could also provide a $350 million boost in space science spending over 2010 levels.
At Least Eight Private Spaceship Builders Make NASA's Shortlist By Amy Svitak published 25 February 11 NASA is proceeding with plans to award roughly $200 million to commercial spaceflight companies bidding to carry humans to orbit.
House Group Proposes Shifting NASA Science Funds to Spaceflight By Amy Svitak published 9 February 11 Some House lawmakers propose to shift some NASA climate-change research funds to its human spaceflight program.
Cost of NASA's Next Mars Rover Hits Nearly $2.5 Billion By Amy Svitak published 4 February 11 NASA needs another $82 million to complete its next Mars rover, now almost $2.5 billion.
NASA Says New Heavy-Lift Rocket Needs More Funding and Time By Amy Svitak published 14 January 11 NASA says it needs more time and money to design and build a new heavy-lift rocket.
NASA Funding for Private Spaceships Increases by $40 Million By Amy Svitak published 12 January 11 More money to go toward developing commercial spaceflight.
NASA May Merge Human Spaceflight and Operations Divisions By Amy Svitak published 30 December 10 NASA is considering a plan to merge its space operations and human spaceflight mission directorates to better align its manned spaceflight goals.
New Funding Bill Temporarily Freezes NASA's Budget By Amy Svitak published 22 December 10 President Obama signed into law an appropriations bill that will keep the federal government, including NASA, funded at 2010 spending levels through March 4.
Aerospace Company Unveils Details of Commercial Space Taxi Bid By Brian Berger, Amy Svitak published 15 December 10 Commercial space company Orbital Sciences Corp. is teaming with Virgin Galactic to build a spacecraft capable of carrying people to orbit by 2015.
NASA Names New Chief Scientist to Guide Science Programs By Amy Svitak published 14 December 10 NASA has named Waleed Abdalati, a University of Colorado-Boulder professor, as the space agency's new chief scientist to oversee science programs.
House Passes U.S. Spending Bill With More Money for NASA By Amy Svitak published 9 December 10 House lawmakers have approved a trillion-dollar appropriations bill that includes more money for NASA and weather satellite programs.
Senators Vow To Enforce NASA Authorization Act By Amy Svitak published 1 December 10 Senators vowed to fight President Obama to follow the new NASA authorization act and begin building a heavy-lift rocket.
First Orion Space Capsule Could Ride Huge Rocket In 2013 By Amy Svitak published 30 November 10 Lockheed Martin's first Orion space capsule could launch atop a huge rocket in an unmanned 2013 test flight.
NASA Chief Gives Details On Recent China Trip By Amy Svitak published 23 November 10 U.S.-Chinese cooperation in human spaceflight could yield astounding results, according to NASA's chief.
Extra Shuttle Flight Will Protect Against Private Spaceship Delays, NASA Chief Says By Amy Svitak published 22 November 10 NASA needs to fly an additional mission to the Space Station due to probable delays of commercial vehicles.
