WASHINGTON, D.C. – Key leaders in the space and aviation industry praised the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the NASA Authorization Act of 2026, a bipartisan effort led by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The NASA Authorization Act of 2026, which was approved unanimously by the Committee on March 4, delivers a clear strategic direction to ensure that the United States—not China—leads the next era of space exploration and builds the first moon […]
WASHINGTON, D.C –Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced five nominations for roles at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Surface Transportation Board (STB), the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Commerce. The Committee also voted to promote more than 200 Coast Guardsmen. The following actions were taken during today’s Executive Session: Nomination of Matthew Anderson, of Colorado, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Matthew Anderson, nominee to serve as Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), as a strong leader who will work with Administrator Isaacman to ensure the Artemis program succeeds and America beats China back to the Moon. Aided by the $10 billion that Chairman Cruz secured for NASA […]