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February 26th, 2025
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Step by Step: The Artemis Program and NASA’s Path to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Beyond – A hearing by Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee held on February 26, 2025.
The purpose of this hearing is to review outside perspectives of NASA progress on the Artemis program, about the importance of maintaining the continuity of purpose for NASA’s human exploration program.
Strategy and goals
This hearing was focused on assessing how the strategy and goals behind NASA’s human exploration program have evolved over time from the Vision for Space Exploration to the current Moon to Mars Architecture.
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The Committee is also considering whether NASA can leverage developments in United States space capabilities to achieve Artemis objectives in a faster and more cost-effective manner.
Finally, the hearing is focused on addressing how today’s efforts are directly tied to NASA’s future exploration goals, including a crewed mission to Mars.
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Witnesses
Dr. Scott Pace, Director of Space Policy Institute, George Washington University
Mr. Dan Dumbacher, Adjunct Professor, Purdue University
Go to replay of hearing video at:
https://www.youtube.com/live/HpJmCt17KsA?si=rv5aq53_QcWKqrP7
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