Lamar Smith: “This is probably the first hearing we have had dedicated entirely to the subject of astronauts' health in space, and so…”

Now that the Independent Review Board has completed its work, we should review the decades-long JWST cost overruns and schedule delays.

If space exploration is going to continue to earn the public's support, then contractors will have to deliver on time and on budget.

I have further speakers, but I will yield to the ranking member if she has any speakers. I reserve the balance of my time.

As I said yesterday, when government contractors make mistakes, typically no one is held accountable.