As Congress returns from recess next week, the House Science and Technology Committee has a couple of relevant hearings scheduled. On Wednesday morning, April 2, the research and education subcommittee is holding a hearing on “International Science and Technology Cooperation” with the following witnesses scheduled:
- Dr. John Marburger, Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy
- Dr. Arden Bement, Director, National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Dr. Nina Fedoroff, Science and Technology Advisor to the Secretary, U.S. Department of State
- Mr. Jeff Miotke, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Science, Space and Health, Bureau of Oceans and International and Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
- Mr. Michael O’Brien, Assistant Administrator for External Relations, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
On Thursday morning, April 3, the space subcommittee is holding a hearing titled “NASA’s Exploration Initiative: Status and Issues”, with the following witnesses:
- Dr. Richard Gilbrech, Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Mission Directorate, NASA
- Ms. Cristina T. Chaplain, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management,
Government Accountability Office - Dr. Noel Hinners, Independent Consultant
- Dr. Kathryn Thornton, Professor of Department of Science, Technology and Society & Associate Dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, University of Virginia
Hasn’t the Russian side announced that Soyuz seats will double in price, as soon as the Shuttle has retired? Perhaps the Committee can ask why the price is apparently increasing and if we are going to be getting more value for the higher cost.
Charles
Because supply has dropped. Supply and demand determine price, not cost. It seems the Russians are better at economics than we are.
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