Constellation
NASA Tests Orion MPCV Capsule for Water Landings
NASA has started testing the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV) for water landings.
Senator Hutchison calls for Immediate Action on SLS
Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison has called for immediate action by the Obama Administration on approval of NASA’s heavy lift Space Launch System (SLS).
NASA Spacecraft to Make Cross Country Voyage
NASA is inviting the public to view a test version of the agency’s next spacecraft that will carry humans into deep space.
J2X Rocket Engine Ready For Testing
NASA’s new J-2X rocket engine, which could power the upper stage of the nation’s future heavy-lift launch vehicle, is ready for its first round of testing.
PHOTO: Heat Shield Work on Orion/MPCV
Work on the heat shield and thermal protection backshell for NASA’s Orion / MPCV ground test article was completed in preparation for environmental testing.
Obama Freezes NASA Budget at $18.7 Billion
The White House released a 2012 budget blueprint today that freezes funding for NASA at 2010 levels.
Key Senators Respond to NASA HLV Report
“The production of a heavy-lift rocket and capsule is not optional. It’s the law.”
Preliminary Report – NASA’s NEW Space Launch System & Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
“Neither Reference Vehicle Design currently fits the projected budget profiles nor the schedule goals outlined in the Authorization Act.”
Senator Shelby: NEW CJS Bill Sustains Human Space Flight
The CJS bill solidifies America’s human space flight program by funding a robust heavy lift vehicle.
The NASA Authorization Act of 2010
The bill would authorize NASA appropriations with the same top-line budget values as the President’s request while starting early HLV development.