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Former NASA Administrator James Beggs has died

Thursday, NASA Administrator James Beggs passed away. Beggs was NASA’s sixth administrator. He served under President Ronald W. Reagan (R). His tenure at NASA was highlighted by the successful launch of the space shuttle program. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine commented on the passing of Administrator Beggs. Mr. Beggs served as NASA administrator from July 1981 … Continued
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April 27, 2020

Aderholt salutes the Hubble Space Telescope on its 30th birthday

Friday, Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) released a statement saluting the Hubble Space Telescope on the thirtieth anniversary of its launch to explore the cosmos. “Today is a great day for space exploration as one of the most incredible pieces of technology ever produced for space flight turns 30 – the Hubble Telescope,” Rep. Aderholt said. … Continued
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April 27, 2020

Brooks questions NASA experts with conflicting views on best way to return to the moon

Wednesday, Congressman Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville) questioned NASA experts on their starkly different views on how to best return to the Moon during a House Space Subcommittee hearing. Former NASA Associate Administrator Doug Cooke advocated replicating the simpler “Apollo” approach. Current NASA Associate Administrator Kenneth Bowersox defended a more complex, multi-faceted “Artemis” approach. Cooke estimated that … Continued
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September 23, 2019

NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot to retire

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter NASA Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot announced he was retiring from the agency where he has worked for 29 years on Monday. Congressman Mo Brooks, R-Huntsville, issued a statement commending Lightfoot for his service. “For years, NASA has benefited from Robert Lightfoot’s leadership, both at Marshall Space Flight Center and … Continued
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March 13, 2018