Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning expressed approval for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's decision to include additional funding for NASA in the Senate reconciliation package.
"AIA applauds the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for including supplemental funding for NASA into legislation for the reconciliation process, providing continuity for several critical NASA projects, including our mission to get back to the moon and for the International Space Station," Fanning stated. "As industry continues to push into new frontiers and outpace our competitors in space, this effort shows Congress is dedicated to moving forward with mission-critical programs and maintaining our space leadership. We thank the Committee for their continued support of the American space industry."
Previously, AIA urged Congress to ensure adequate funding for NASA's existing programs to prevent potential setbacks in American scientific and technological advancements in space.
