September 29, 2015Statement of Dr. Jonathan I. Luninebefore the Committee on Science, Space and Technology U.S. House of Representatives
Budgets and Policy
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Testimony of Dan Werthimer Before Congress
SETI experiments are trying to determine whether other intelligent, technologically capable, life exists in the universe, to answer the question “Are we alone?” or “Is anybody out there?” STATEMENT OF […]
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Testimony of Dr. Sara Seager, Hearing on Astrobiology
“We stand on a great threshold in the human history of space exploration.” Dr. Sara SeagerProfessor of Planetary Science, Professor of Physics, Class of 1941 Professor Massachusetts Institute of Technology […]
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Testimony of Dr. Mary A. Voytek, Hearing on Astrobiology
“For thousands of years, humans have looked up at the stars and wondered whether life exists beyond our home planet.” December 4, 2013 Statement of Dr. Mary A. Voytek Senior […]
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Testimony of Dr. Steven J. Dick, Hearing on Astrobiology
“Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Johnson, and members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today on the subject of the past and future of astrobiology.” Testimony of […]
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Space Science Update
Comments by NAS Space Studies Board Chair Lennard Fisk, NAS “There is consternation these days between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and its external science community. In August, […]
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Astrobiology Update
Director’s Corner – Message from NASA Astrobiology Institute Director Carl Pilcher, NAI “The clearest expression that astrobiology doesn’t “measure up” comes from the Administrator of NASA himself, Mike Griffin. Mike […]
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Saving Astrobiology
SETI Institute to Announce New Astrobiology Center – The Carl Sagan Center for the Study of Life in the Universe “On Tuesday, October 17, the SETI Institute will unveil a […]
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Reversal of Science Cuts Possible
Email Memo from Senate Appropriations Committee Staff Regarding Mikulski – Hutchison Amendment on NASA FY 2007 Budget “The amendment they will offer in Committee will provide $1 billion to the […]
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NRC Speaks Out On Astrobiology's Value
NRC Report: An Assessment of Balance in NASA’s Science Programs Astrobiology: NASA’s astrobiology program is built around three overarching scientific questions: 1. How does life begin and evolve? 2. Does […]