On the recordMay 20, 2009
In last year's authorization bill, there was guidance to NASA about COTS-D Space Act agreements to develop a U.S. commercial alternative to Soyuz.
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congress.govIn last year's authorization bill, there was guidance to NASA about COTS-D Space Act agreements to develop a U.S. commercial alternative to Soyuz.
Bill Nelson discusses NASA's guidance on developing a U.S. alternative to Soyuz.
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