Friday, January 23rd, 2009

The Road Ahead for NASA

Artist's conception of the Orion crew vehicle approaching the ISS. Courtesy Lockheed-Martin.

Will the shift in administration mean a re-ordering of national space policy? During the transition period, there were reports of tension between NASA administrators and transition team members. The Orion project, a program aimed at producing a replacement for the space shuttle, faced especially tough scrutiny. We'll talk with a space policy expert about prospects for the space agency and human space flight. Will the 'moon to Mars' plans of former President Bush be revised?