WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing on the “Risks, Opportunities, and Oversight of Commercial Space.” This hearing will examine the commercial space industry, its role in the nation’s space program, and its contribution to U.S. global competitiveness. The hearing will also review progress of commercial efforts to transport cargo and crew to the International Space Station which are key components of the overall approach to U.S. human space flight established by the NASA Authorization Act of 2010.
Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.
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Committee Members
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John Rockefeller
Testimony
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William H. Gerstenmaier
Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and OperationsNational Aeronautics and Space Administration -
Pamela A. Melroy
Senior Technical Advisor, Office of Commercial Space TransportationFederal Aviation Administration -
Gerald L. Dillingham
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Michael N. Gold
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Michael Lopez-Alegria