Lawmakers Question NASA’s Plan for Private Rockets

Source: The Wall Street Journal Citing safety and budget concerns, members of a Senate appropriations subcommittee Thursday voiced strong opposition to plans to have private rockets transport astronauts to the international space station by the middle of the decade....

Senate panel considers budget boost for next rocket

Source: Florida Today The Senate Budget Committee is considering a $726 million boost over five years for NASA to develop its next rocket, although the prospects for actually receiving the funding in a tight budget are uncertain. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Orlando, requested...