Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) told the Commercial Space Conference on Thursday that the space industry is about more than tourism. “In 2010 the Shuttle will be retired,” he said. “So there is right now a need to move people into space quickly, safely and reliably. I believe that need could be met in large part by the private sector. … The job of Congress is to pass legislation and exercise its oversight functions in such a way that will enable this industry to succeed,” he said. Calvert is the newly selected chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee of the House Science Committee.
…But There May Be More Than Joyrides At Stake
Key Takeaways:
- U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert highlighted that the space industry encompasses more than just tourism.
- He asserted that the private sector is crucial for meeting the need to quickly, safely, and reliably transport people into space, especially after the Space Shuttle's 2010 retirement.
- Calvert stated that Congress's role is to enable the success of the private space industry through legislation and oversight.
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