Well, some of us are concerned about the funding necessary for the SLS rocket development and, of course, the other components.
With this budget proposal, we have a significant challenge ahead of us but I believe that with some direction and greater accountability, NA...
I want to work with you on that.
But, General, my emphasis is on the rocket itself, specifically, not all the ancillary things, the components.
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 am pleased that NASA appears to be moving forward with the development of the Space Launch System.
This sounds like a great arrangement for the companies but I don't believe it is a great arrangement for the taxpayer.
I strongly believe that this country must continue to push the science and engineering envelope while maintaining focus on current investmen...
NASA has used Space Act Agreements rather than traditional Federal Government contracts to execute the commercial cargo and crew programs.
In other words, we're concerned, and I hope there's not a lot of ground for it, about SLS, the rocket itself, not the component.
That's a large swing in the cost model that raises questions, I think, whether the difference is attributed to cost savings or is it a lack ...