Richard Shelby actually said...

We just know that this is a deviation from the regular government contracts. We want to make sure that NASA spends our money wisely.

I believe that with some direction and some accountability, NASA's endeavors can be successful and inspire future generations.

NASA has used Space Act Agreements rather than traditional Federal Government contracts to execute the commercial cargo and crew programs.

In its fiscal year 2014 budget, the Navy chose to terminate funding for the Reentry Systems Application Program (RSAP).