Reports and White Papers
Update 7: FY 2013 DoD Space Budget Comparison
This document provides an overview of unclassified space-based and related programs requested in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) FY 2013 Budget in comparison with the FY 2013 NDAA and the FY 2013 Defense Appropriations Act. The first section provides a comparison of funding levels for major satellites and launch service acquisitions, followed by a more…
Update 2: 2012 U.S. Congressional Election Tracking Report
This document lists the results from the 2012 U.S. congressional elections for Members of Congress who sit on committees with jurisdiction over space policy and/or have space-related constituencies. The lists are organized by committee, and sorted by seniority. Races that are too close to call will be updated appropriately in the future.
Update: FY 2013 NASA Budget Comparison
This document provides an overview of the President’s NASA FY 2013 budget request in comparison with the FY 2012 NASA funds and proposed appropriation bills under consideration by the 112th Congress.
FY 2013 NOAA NESDIS Budget Comparison
This document provides an overview of the President’s FY 2013 Budget request for NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data & Information Service (NESDIS) in comparison with the funds outlined in the Conference Report (Report 112-284) to the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012 (P.L. 112-55), FY 2012. As the Congress proceeds through the annual budget…
Congressional Hearing Report: GPS Impact On Aviation Safety
This document provides an overview of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation hearing on February 8, 2012, which highlighted the importance of the Global Positioning System’s (GPS) impact on international aviation safety.
Congressional Hearing Report: Export Control Modernization
This document provides an overview of the House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on February 7, 2012, which reviewed the current efforts to modernize U.S. export controls.
FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012
This document highlights—in yellow—space-related provisions in the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012. It also highlights aviation activities to be undertaken by NASA. Please note this document reflects the exact language from the Conference Report accompanying H.R. 658.
UPDATE: FY 2012 DoD Budget Comparison
This document provides an overview of unclassified space-based and related programs requested in the Department of Defense’s (DoD) FY 2012 budget in comparison with the FY 2012 NDAA and Defense Appropriations Act.
UPDATE: FY 2012 NASA Budget Comparison
This document provides an overview of the President’s NASA FY 2012 budget request in comparison with the FY 2012 funds authorized by the NASA Authorization Act of 2010 (PL 111-267) and proposed appropriation bills under consideration by the 112th Congress.
The James Webb Space Telescope – A Worthy Investment in Space Science
The Space Foundation recommends that the James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST) be fully funded at the level requested in the President’s Fiscal Year 2012 NASA Budget Proposal to allow for timely completion and launch of the spacecraft. This document fully explains the four top reasons for funding JWST, focusing on scientific benefits, technology development,…