Latest articles by Amy Svitak
Funding Boost for FAA's Commercial Space Office Questioned
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
White House: China Is Potential Partner in Future Mars Exploration
Obama Administration Pushing Back on Congressionally Directed Rocket
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More money to go toward developing commercial spaceflight.
New Funding Bill Temporarily Freezes NASA's Budget
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
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
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
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
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
Lockheed Martin's first Orion space capsule could launch atop a huge rocket in an unmanned 2013 test flight.
