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- NASA Proposes $27 Billion Budget
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- SLS and the Artemis I Mission….Successful First Flight!
- JWST Is Stunning All of Us
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NASA Proposes $27 Billion Budget
NASA is proposing a $27 billion budget for next fiscal year, nearly $2 billion more than what was enacted for fiscal year 2023. Deep space exploration and the Artemis programs command nearly $8 billion of the budget and science programs … Continue reading
Space Program Costs
As you consider the President’s budget, keep in mind the ultimate costs of programs. Here is a list I put together based on GAO reports. How do these projects compare to other programs like ships and aircraft? Here is a … Continue reading
SLS and the Artemis I Mission….Successful First Flight!
After more than 10 years of development, the Space Launch System rocket and Orion Crew Capsule, have been integrated, prepped for launch, and rolled out to the launchpad for an August 29 launch. But these programs are among NASA’s most expensive and challenged efforts. Together with supporting ground systems, they collectively cost at least $30 billion–about $5 billion more planned–and the first launch is about 4 years late. Continue reading
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JWST Is Stunning All of Us
The first images of the James Webb Telescope are stunning the world this week. I had the privilege of leading Congress’ yearly oversight reviews of JWST. While the program had its share of challenges, it’s time to congratulate the team and be astounded like the rest of the world. Continue reading
NASA’s Next Big Telescope
NASA’s next big telescope, Nancy Grace Roman, will unravel the secrets of dark energy and dark matter, search for and image exoplanets and explore many topics in infrared astrophysics. NASA is developing Roman using a telescope donated by a spy agency in 2012. NASA recently increased cost and schedule estimates for the telescope. Continue reading
NASA’s Most Expensive Projects Continue to Struggle with Cost Overruns and Schedule Delays
The Government Accountability Office reported this month that in just the last year, NASA’s major projects collectively exceeded cost estimates by almost $3 billion and surpassed schedules by almost 10 years. Continue reading
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NASA Struggling with Construction of Second Artemis Mobile Launcher
NASA’s IG reports that costs have doubled for construction of its second mobile launcher for Artemis missions and delivery has slipped at least 2.5 years. While contractor was doing poorly, it still received award fees for its performance. Continue reading
Weather satellites
Weather satellites do not get as much space media attention as human space programs, the growth of commercial space, the new Space Force, or even Elon’s tweets. But there is a lot of money going into weather and like, DOD … Continue reading