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June 29th, 2017
Faster propulsion technology for space travel.
Credit: Ad Astra Rocket Company
NASA is pursuing several in-space propulsion technologies to advance not only human exploration, but also uncrewed spacecraft operations. The hearing will explore NASA’s current portfolio of investments in in-space propulsion technologies, the state of the various technologies, and how they fit into future space architectures.
Credit: Aerojet Rocketdyne
Credit: Diaz/Ad Astra
Hearing: In-Space Propulsion – Strategic Choices and Options
Date: Thursday, June 29, 2017 – 10:00am
Location: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building
Written Testimony:
1)
Mr. William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations Directorate, NASA
&
Mr. Stephen Jurczyk
Associate Administrator, Space Technology Mission Directorate, NASA
2)
Dr. Mitchell Walker, Chair, Electric Propulsion Technical Committee, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
3)
Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz, Founder and CEO, Ad Astra Rocket Company
4)
Mr. Joe Cassady, Executive Director for Space, Washington Operations, Aerojet Rocketdyne
5)
Dr. Anthony Pancotti, Director of Propulsion Research, MSNW LLC
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