Becky Ianotta is a former SpaceNews reporter covering space industry and policy news from 2008 to 2009. Becky earned a bachelor's degree in English/Journalism from the University of Miami. She spent five years as an editor with the Key West Citizen in Florida before joining the SpaceNews team. She later wrote for Air Force Times before taking her current position as communication director for Mother's Against Drunk Driving.
Latest articles by Becky Iannotta

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U.S. President Barack Obama’s science adviser told Congress May 14 a NASA administrator will be announced “very shortly.”

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Obama's 2010 budget request calls for a full review of NASA's plans and does not reflect his campaign promises, officials said.

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NASA's 2009 astronaut class will be the first in 3 decades with no chance to launch on a space shuttle.

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Another candidate for NASA's top post has been nominated to a different agency by President Obama.

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Space solar power advocates are hoping the Obama administration will revive their experiment.

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The Feb. 10 collision of two satellites highlights the challenge of preventing such events and is a sign of more to come.

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NASA stands to receive $1 billion of a $789 billion economic stimulus package under discussion.

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An unprecedented collision with a Russian satellite has destroyed a U.S. communications satellite.

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The Senate passed an $838 billion stimulus bill Tuesday that includes $1.3 billion for NASA.

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NASA Associate Administrator Chris Scolese is leading the space agency until a successor is settled.

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Chicago-based PlanetSpace is protesting NASA's station cargo award to other firms.

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President-Elect Obama has asked USAF Maj. Gen. Scott Gration to head NASA, insiders say.

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President-Elect Obama has asked USAF Maj. Gen. Scott Gration to head NASA, insiders say.

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Earth scientist Charles Kennel has arisen as a new candidate to replace NASA Chief Mike Griffin.

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NASA's options to extend shuttle flights beyond 2010 carry billions in costs.

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NASA may change Hubble shuttle rescue plans to aid Ares rocket test.

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Mobile Satellite Ventures has a patent on a hybrid space communications system.

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NASA's plan to retire its shuttle fleet by 2010 faces big challengs, a new report finds.

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Experts say China's space capabilities could surpass U.S. technology.

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A grounded Japanese space tourist is suing for a refund.

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Former space tourist Charles Simonyi has signed on for a second trip to orbit.

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A scientist has used radio waves to transmit solar power between two islands.
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Emergency workers should check their mobile satellite communications gear.
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