So what are we doing to make space travel safe from orbital debris?

Well, and it does seem to me--and, Mr. Chairman, I will conclude. It does seem to me that there is a fair amount of risk that is inherent when you can't entirely be accurate if it comes to predicting how you move a satellite, or how you…

I think I share the view of our chairman and our ranking members that we will get WRRDA completed in short order.

I think this is a really important and timely hearing.

I think all of us are under the impression that NASA, that the taxpayers are actually providing the bulk of the support for Commercial Crew.

it would be very helpful to have that analysis, to have the scientific, you know, sort of basis for that decision

NASA will continue to be these things and more, but only if we provide it with the stability and resources needed.

I am and always have been passionate about NASA and our space program.

The choice for Congress is that in order for you to commit to making that 2017 date, we have to commit to the 848.3.

I support the President's Growth Initiative to make further investments in research and development.

it would help us to make a more informed decision from a budget perspective and from an authorizing perspective

I have questions about the reduced funding requested for the Space Launch System and Orion crew vehicle.