On the recordMay 20, 2009
We had a unique opportunity... to craft a COTS-D plan that would have funded the program at the level that the folks needed.
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congress.govWe had a unique opportunity... to craft a COTS-D plan that would have funded the program at the level that the folks needed.
Senator Nelson emphasizes missed funding opportunities for NASA's COTS-D program.
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