FEDERALhearing transcript

House Subcommittee Hearing on NASA's Science Mission

Original title: DISCOVERY ON THE FRONTIERS OF SPACE: EXPLORING NASA'S SCIENCE MISSION

January 1, 2020

NASA Space Exploration Science Policy Aeronautics Scientific Research

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing provides insight into the legislative oversight of NASA's multi-billion dollar science budget and the strategic priorities guiding federal space research.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NASA

The agency is subject to congressional oversight regarding its scientific mission and funding priorities.

Scientific Research Community

Researchers and institutions rely on NASA funding and mission directives discussed during the hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

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Summary

This document is the official transcript of a 2019 House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics hearing regarding NASA's science programs. The hearing featured testimony from NASA officials and scientific experts on the current state and future direction of space exploration and research.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on June 11, 2019, by the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
The session focused on the 'Science Mission' of NASA.
Witnesses included representatives from NASA, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and the Planetary Science Institute.
The hearing included oral and written statements from four primary expert witnesses.
The record includes post-hearing questions and answers provided by the witnesses.
The hearing took place in room 2318 of the Rayburn House Office Building.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was conducted to explore and review NASA's science mission and research priorities.

Who testified at this hearing?

Testimony was provided by Dr. Thomas H. Zurbuchen (NASA), Dr. Chelle Gentemann (Earth and Space Research), Dr. David Spergel (Princeton University), and Dr. Mark Sykes (Planetary Science Institute).

Why It Matters

The hearing provides insight into the legislative oversight of NASA's multi-billion dollar science budget and the strategic priorities guiding federal space research.

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Discoveries

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Extensive Post-Hearing Record

The document contains a significant amount of post-hearing Q&A, indicating a thorough follow-up process by the subcommittee.

NASA Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics

Connected Entities

personMark Sykes“CEO and Director, Planetary Science Institute”Map →

organizationNASA“The primary federal agency under review”Map →

personKendra Horn“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics”Map →

personChelle Gentemann“Senior Scientist, Earth and Space Research”Map →

personDavid Spergel“Professor of Astronomy, Princeton University”Map →

personThomas H. Zurbuchen“Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA”Map →

personBrian Babin“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

Sources

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