FEDERALhearing transcript

High Impact

Hearing on the Future of the International Space Station After 2024

Original title: THE ISS AFTER 2024: OPTIONS AND IMPACTS

January 1, 2017

International Space Station NASA Space Exploration Scientific Research Space Policy

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The Frame

What this does

The decisions regarding the ISS after 2024 will determine the future of U.S.-led orbital research, international space partnerships, and the allocation of federal funding for human space exploration.

Who is mentioned in the record

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NASA

The agency is responsible for the management and operation of the ISS and must plan for its future status.

Commercial Space Industry

Companies involved in spaceflight are impacted by decisions regarding the transition of orbital research to commercial entities.

Scientific Research Community

Researchers rely on the ISS as a platform for experiments that cannot be conducted on Earth.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

The House held a hearing to discuss the future of the International Space Station (ISS) beyond 2024. The session explored various options for the station's operation, scientific impact, and the role of U.S. leadership in space exploration.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 22, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Space.
The primary subject was the operational and scientific future of the International Space Station (ISS) after the year 2024.
The hearing included testimony from NASA officials, industry representatives, and academic researchers.
The ISS is described as an internationally built and operated laboratory for scientific and technological research.
The subcommittee examined the impact of potential policy changes on U.S. leadership in space exploration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the year 2024 significant for the International Space Station?

The hearing focused on the status of the ISS after 2024, as current planning and international agreements regarding its operation were approaching that timeframe.

Who provided testimony at this hearing?

Witnesses included William Gerstenmaier (NASA), Dr. Mary Lynne Dittmar (Coalition for Deep Space Exploration), Eric Stallmer (Commercial Spaceflight Federation), and Dr. Robert Ferl (University of Florida).

Why It Matters

The decisions regarding the ISS after 2024 will determine the future of U.S.-led orbital research, international space partnerships, and the allocation of federal funding for human space exploration.

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Discoveries

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Transition Planning

The hearing highlights the early stages of federal planning for the transition of the ISS from a government-run facility to potential commercial or alternative models.

NASA Commercial Spaceflight Federation

Connected Entities

organizationNASA“Primary federal agency overseeing ISS operations”Map →

personEric Stallmer“President, Commercial Spaceflight Federation”Map →

personAmi Bera“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Space”Map →

personWilliam Gerstenmaier“Associate Administrator for Human Exploration and Operations, NASA”Map →

personMary Lynne Dittmar“Executive Director, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration”Map →

personRobert Ferl“Distinguished Professor, University of Florida”Map →

personBrian Babin“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Space”Map →

Sources

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