Latest articles by Amy Klamper
New U.S. Space Policy to Emphasize Cooperation
The White House is expected to unveil a new U.S. space policy on June 28 that emphasizes international cooperation and commercial space.
U.S. House Members Call for 'Immediate Development' of Heavy-lift Rocket
More than 60 Congress members joined in a call to direct NASA to being building a heavy-lift rocket immediately.
Obama Asks Congress to Shift $100M from NASA for Job Initiatives
NASA stands to lose $100 million under an amended budget request U.S. President Barack Obama sent to Congress June 18.
Lawmakers Demand Documents Behind Human Spaceflight Plan
Lawmakers frustrated with the new plan for NASA proposed by President Obama have requested the documents behind the decision.
NASA Contractor Cries Foul as Agency Moves to Curb Moon Program
A NASA contractor says the space agency is trying to prematurely halt work on the Constellation program, which the Obama administration wants to cancel.
NASA Pressed for Specifics on Orion Astronaut Lifeboat
The U.S. House Science and Technology Committee has given NASA one week to flesh out cost and schedule estimates for a slimmed-down version of the Orion Crew Exploration Vehicle.
Florida Gets $15 Million Grant to Help Shuttle Workers
Florida has been awarded a $15 million federal grant to assist 3,200 area workers who stand to lose their jobs when NASA retires its space shuttle fleet later this year.
NASA Ousts Constellation Program Manager
Jeff Hanley, the top manager of NASA's Constellation program, has stepped down to become associate director for strategic capabilities at JSC.
New Private Rocket's Launch Debut Slips to June
The inaugural test launch of a new commercial rocket has slipped from May 28 to no earlier than June 2, according to its builder Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX).
Virgin Galactic Taps Former NASA Chief of Staff as CEO
George Whitesides, former chief of staff to NASA Administrator Charles Bolden, will helm commercial space venture Virgin Galactic.
Funding for NASA Spaceship's Launch Escape System Runs Out
Spacecraft builder Orbital Sciences Corp. warned subcontractors that funding for NASA's new Orion crew capsule will dry up today.
President Obama to Revive NASA's Scrapped Orion Spacecraft
U.S President Barack Obama will announce plans to continue development of a stripped-down version of the Orion vehicle as a lifeboat on the International Space Station.
NASA’s New Marching Orders Favor States Hit by Moon Program’s Loss
The new roles assigned to NASA's field centers favor facilities in states likely to lose thousands of jobs.
Senator Weighs Alternative Use for NASA's Commercial Spaceship Funds
Sen. Bill Nelson is questioning whether $6 billion NASA is seeking for developing commercial crew taxis might be better spent on a heavy-lift rocket that could take humans beyond low Earth orbit.
Obama To Discuss Space Plan in Florida
U.S. President Barack Obama will visit Florida April 15 to discuss the impact of his administration's new vision for human spaceflight, the White House announced March 7.
NASA Prepares 'Plan B' for New Space Plan
NASA chief Charles Bolden is expected to discuss changes to U.S. President Barack Obama's plan to scrap the agency's Constellation program with at least one top lawmaker this week.
Senator Proposes Bill to Extend Space Shuttle Program
A Texas senator introduced a bill Wednesday that would keep NASA flying the space shuttle program two years longer than planned.
Former NASA Johnson Space Center Chief Aaron Cohen Dies at 79
Spaceflight pioneer Aaron Cohen, who led NASA’s Johnson Space Center during the Challenger shuttle tragedy, has died.
White House Confirms Course Change for NASA
The Obama administration is canceling NASA’s current space shuttle replacement- and lunar exploration-plan and is prepared to fight any congressional effort to save it, officials said.
