Amy Svitak

Contributing Writer

Amy Svitak is a writer for Space Intel Report, covering the global space industry. Her older work can also be found in Aviation Week & Space Technology, where she covered European space and defense news, as well as in Space News, where her articles tracked the development of regulations on the up-and-coming commercial space sector, among other topics.

Articles by: Amy Svitak

An artist's illustration of SpaceX's Dragon space capsule in Earth orbit.

Funding Boost for FAA's Commercial Space Office Questioned

By Amy Svitak published

The $26.6 million budget for the FAA's commercial space transportation office funding increase is getting a serious review.

The Red Rocks mission to the Martian moon Deimos has been blueprinted as a stepping stone to planting human boots on Mars.

White House: China is Potential Partner in Future Mars Exploration

By Amy Svitak published

White House: China Is Potential Partner in Future Mars Exploration

Ares V rocket

Obama Administration Pushing Back on Congressionally Directed Rocket

By Amy Svitak published

The White House is pushing back on Congress demands for NASA's new big rocket.

NASA administrator Charlie Bolden at NASA's Fiscal Year 2012 budget briefing on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

NASA's Budget Could Get Infusion from Other U.S. Departments

By Amy Svitak published

NASA's budget has a $1 billion shortfall. The U.S. Commerce and Justice departments could chip in.

This artist’s concept shows NASA's Jupiter Europa Orbiter which will carry a complement of 11 instruments to explore Europa and the Jupiter System. The spacecraft is part of the joint NASA-ESA Europa Jupiter System Mission.

NASA Budget Woes Batter Ambitious Planetary Mission Plans

By Amy Svitak published

NASA's budget problems are limiting the agency's choices for flagship missions to the planets.

NASA's first Orion space capsule for manned mission ships out for ground tests.

Lawmakers Question NASA's Commitment to New Heavy-lift Rocket

By Amy Svitak published

Senate lawmakers are questioning NASA's commitment to building a new heavy-lift rocket.

NASA's first Orion space capsule for manned mission ships out for ground tests.

Senate Bill Would Provide $3 Billion for Big NASA Rocket, Spaceships

By Amy Svitak published

The Senate bill could also provide a $350 million boost in space science spending over 2010 levels.

This artist's illustration depicts a Boeing CST-100 spacecraft approaching a private inflatable space station complex designed by Bigelow Aerospace.

At Least Eight Private Spaceship Builders Make NASA's Shortlist

By Amy Svitak published

NASA is proceeding with plans to award roughly $200 million to commercial spaceflight companies bidding to carry humans to orbit.

The U.S. Capitol

House Group Proposes Shifting NASA Science Funds to Spaceflight

By Amy Svitak published

Some House lawmakers propose to shift some NASA climate-change research funds to its human spaceflight program.

Future Mars Rover Gets New Set of Wheels

Cost of NASA's Next Mars Rover Hits Nearly $2.5 Billion

By Amy Svitak published

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

NASA says it needs more time and money to design and build a new heavy-lift rocket.

SpaceX Seeks Customers for DragonLab Spaceship

NASA Funding for Private Spaceships Increases by $40 Million

By Amy Svitak published

More money to go toward developing commercial spaceflight.

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New Funding Bill Temporarily Freezes NASA's Budget

By Amy Svitak published

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

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

NASA has named Waleed Abdalati, a University of Colorado-Boulder professor, as the space agency's new chief scientist to oversee science programs.

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House Passes U.S. Spending Bill With More Money for NASA

By Amy Svitak published

House lawmakers have approved a trillion-dollar appropriations bill that includes more money for NASA and weather satellite programs.

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Senators Vow To Enforce NASA Authorization Act

By Amy Svitak published

Senators vowed to fight President Obama to follow the new NASA authorization act and begin building a heavy-lift rocket.

Lockheed, Lawmakers Urge NASA to Maintain Funding for Orion Space Capsule

First Orion Space Capsule Could Ride Huge Rocket In 2013

By Amy Svitak published

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

NASA Chief Gives Details On Recent China Trip

By Amy Svitak published

U.S.-Chinese cooperation in human spaceflight could yield astounding results, according to NASA's chief.

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Extra Shuttle Flight Will Protect Against Private Spaceship Delays, NASA Chief Says

By Amy Svitak published

NASA needs to fly an additional mission to the Space Station due to probable delays of commercial vehicles.

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