Global Space Race: Ensuring the United States Remains the Leader in Space

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing titled “Global Space Race: Ensuring the United States Remains the Leader in Space,” at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. The third in a series of hearings leading up to a potential National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) authorization, this hearing will examine the challenges NASA faces in undertaking human and robotic exploratory missions, its research in aeronautics and space technology, and how the agency’s current and planned initiatives will affect its future mission goals. 

Witnesses:

  • The Honorable James Bridenstine, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

*Witness list subject to change.

Hearing Details:

Wednesday, September 26, 2018
2:15 p.m.
Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness 

This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

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  • The Honorable James Bridenstine

    Administrator
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Minority Statement

  • Bill Nelson