Sun, Sep 18, 2011
Blakey: Plan Is A "Ray Of Hope For A Better Future"
Aerospace Industries Association president Marion Blakey
(pictured) issued a statement Thursday welcoming NASA's
announcement of its Space Launch System development plan, which it
is hoped will provide the foundation for a return to human-rated
launch capabilities following the retirement of the space
shuttle.
"NASA's announcement of the Space Launch System development plan
is a bold and welcome development in these troubling times," Blakey
said. "Even as our economy struggles to recover from recession, the
plan is a ray of hope that America's belief in a better future
endures and America's continued leadership in space exploration can
be preserved."
Blakey said the NASA decision to initiate a
competition—with bipartisan support from both houses of
Congress—is encouraging and will hopefully assure that the
breadth of our nation's aerospace industry will have an opportunity
to contribute their innovative ideas to the program's success.
"I am particularly pleased that NASA's announcement coincided
with AIA's celebration of National Aerospace Week commemorating our
nation's aerospace achievements," She said. "While we work to
reduce the federal budget deficit, it's vital that we continue
investing in research and development—the only way our nation
will grow its economy in the future. It will also demonstrate to
our nation's young people that even though the space shuttle has
been retired, our commitment to future exploration continues. To be
a part of it, they will need to pursue science, technology,
engineering and mathematics degrees. These investments are
essential if we are to continue into the 21st Century as second to
none."
More News
Inversion to Launch Reentry Vehicle Demonstrator Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 This fall, the aerospace startup Inversion is set to launch its Ray reentry demonstrator capsule aboard Spac>[...]
"We are excited to accelerate the adoption of electric aviation technology and further our journey towards a sustainable future. The agreement with magniX underscores our commitmen>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: OX5 Aviation Pioneers Each year a national reunion of OX5 Aviation Pioneers is hosted by one of the Wings in the organization. The reunions attract much attention as man>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]