I was disappointed to see a recent New York Times editorial (May 28, “Nominees for the Space Agency”) that questioned President Obama’s selection of Charles Bolden, Jr. and Lori Garver as NASA’s top leaders. Both Bolden, a former astronaut and retired Marine general, and Garver, a NASA policy specialist, have proven their abilities to lead. [...]

HOUSTON – “The Coalition for Space Exploration is encouraged by the president’s $18.7 billion budget for NASA in fiscal year 2010. Yet, the uncertainty of NASA’s future direction, specifically in exploration, leaves many unanswered questions. Fundamental concerns linger regarding our ability to remain a leader as a space-faring nation and the resulting issues surrounding workforce [...]