Congress

Legislative Alert for Pro-space citizens – Action Required by Monday, March 19

March 15, 2012

A call to action: NASA programs that open the frontier are under assault by members of Congress

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Space Frontier Foundation Backs Congressional Letter Calling Foul on Space Launch System Contracts

September 27, 2011

The Foundation voiced its strong support for a U.S. Congressional letter sent last week asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate possible violations of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA) in NASA’s plans for buying a new super-heavy lift launch vehicle. The Foundation urged the GAO to issue a “stay” on the project to prevent implementation of any contact modifications, extensions, or other actions …..

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Ask Your Member of Congress to "Represent" Your Support of Commercial Space TODAY!

May 17, 2011

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies has asked your Member of Congress for their input on what programs in NASA (and other agencies) should receive increased or decreased funding in FY2012. This gives you an opportunity to have your Representative support vital NASA initiatives like Commercial Crew and Space Technology.

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The Role of Government in a New American Space Agenda

February 23, 2011

The time for the bold is now, not just on the launch pads of New Space but within the government space community as well. It’s time for a New American Space Agenda, and so I, Rick Tumlinson, humbly offer five points of purpose and possibility for change in our national approach to opening space…

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Agenda Released for Keep the Promise Event

February 17, 2011

Last fall, Congress agreed to fund key NASA programs that are critical to America’s economic future. Sadly, they have not followed through on that promise. In fact, Congress is now looking at what to fund for 2012, but has yet to pass a budget for 2011. This is unacceptable. Members of the Space Frontier Foundation are headed to Washington on March 6-8, 2011 to urge Congress to “Keep the Promise” when it comes to supporting the new US commercial space industry.

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Space Supporters to Carry Message To Congress: “Keep Your Promise!”

February 9, 2011

Members of the Space Frontier Foundation are headed to Washington on March 6-8, 2011 to urge Congress to “Keep the Promise” when it comes to supporting the new US commercial space industry. The group is inviting all supporters and friends of America’s space efforts to show up and speak up in defense of innovative budget saving initiatives like NASA’s Commercial Crew program, and warn Congress about the damage it will do if it does not act to support this critical new approach to space.

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Action Alert – Help Kill HR 5781 NOW

September 23, 2010

The Space Frontier Foundation (SFF) urges every commercial space supporter to take action immediately. Tomorrow, the House of Representatives will bring to a vote the NASA re-authorization act. Unfortunately, they have decided to continue the failed policy that is Constellation.

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