Latest articles by Amy Klamper
NASA's Space Telescope Cost Overruns May Imperil Other Projects
Massive cost overruns on NASA's James Webb Space Telescope will imperil funding for the agency's on-orbit astronomy missions.
SpaceX Raises Another $50 Million to Build Private Spacecraft
Rocket and spaceship builder SpaceX has raised another $50 million from investors to support its commercial space vehicle projects.
NASA's Next Big Space Telescope to Cost an Extra $1.5 Billion
NASA's next flagship observatory, the James Webb Space Telescope, will cost an extra $1.5 billion and launch in 2015 - more than a year late.
NASA Doles Out $7.5 Million for Heavy-Lift Rocket Studies
NASA has awarded a total of $7.5 million spread across 13 different U.S. companies to fund new concept studies into affordable heavy-lift rocket ideas.
SpaceX's Debut Launch of Private Space Capsule Slips to Dec. 7
SpaceX has postponed a planned Nov. 20 launch of its Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon cargo vessel to no earlier than Dec. 7
After Elections, Critics of Obama's NASA Plan Likely to Take Over 2 Key Committees
The Nov. 2 elections will likely bring two vocal critics of President Obama's new direction for NASA into leadership roles on key oversight committees for the space agency.
NASA Chief Says Visit to China Lays Foundation for Future Cooperation
NASA chief Charles Bolden said his recent meeting with the leader of China's space agency will set the stage for future U.S.-Chinese cooperation in space.
Private Space Capsule's Launch Debut Slips to Nov. 18
The first launch of SpaceX's new Dragon space capsule has been delayed by 10 days to Nov. 18.
Lockheed, Lawmakers Urge NASA to Maintain Funding for Orion Space Capsule
The company behind NASA's new Orion space capsule has teamed up with lawmakers for funding support.
Human Spaceflight On the Agenda for NASA Chief's China Trip
Discussions on possible U.S.-China cooperation for future human spaceflight efforts is on the agenda for NASA chief Charles Bolden's upcoming trip to China.
Layoffs Continue as NASA Slows Moon Program Spending
NASA has advised contractors to anticipate reduced spending on the moon-bound Constellation program it plans to cancel, prompting a new round of contractor layoffs.
U.S. Lawmaker Balks at NASA Chief's China Visit
NASA chief Charles Bolden plans to visit China this month for high-level talks about possible cooperation on human spaceflight.
NASA Can’t Afford Senate's Timeline for Solar Probe
Some members of Congress want NASA to launch its ambitious Solar Probe Plus mission by 2015.
Senate's NASA Authorization Bill Headed for House Floor
The NASA authorization bill passed by the Senate last month will appear before the House floor Sept. 29, lawmakers say.
House Breaks Without Action on NASA Spending Bill
The U.S. House recessed Sept. 24 without taking up a three-year NASA authorization bill, dimming prospects for passage of the nearly $50 billion measure before midterm elections Nov. 2.
House Committee Drafts Compromise on NASA Spending Bill
A compromise NASA spending bill has been drafted by a House committee, one which includes more funding for commercial spaceflight and robot probes.
SpaceX Now Aims for November Launch of Dragon Space Capsule
The private spaceflight company SpaceX is now targeting a November launch for its first Dragon spacecraft test.
SpaceX's Private Space Capsule Aims for October Launch Test
Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) is modifying the software for its Falcon 9 rocket.
Senator Pushes for Tax Breaks for Private Spaceships
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is pushing for legislation that would provide tax breaks for commercial space ventures that would transport astronauts into orbit.
Vote on House NASA Bill Appears Unlikely Before September
A controversial House NASA authorization bill that appeared headed for a floor vote today has stalled.
