House Committee Passes Comm. Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004

XCOR Aerospace praised the House Science Committee on Monday for its swift markup and passage of H.R. 3752, the Commercial Space Launch Amendments Act of 2004, earlier last week. The company is in the business of developing and producing reusable rocket engines and rocket powered vehicles. XCOR urges everyone interested in the commercialization of space to write or call their Member of Congress. In your communications, request they co-sponsor H.R. 3752 and support the bill when it comes up for vote on the floor of the House of Representatives.

Program Founded By Former Astronaut

The heightened awareness of two successful Mars probes and a new commitment to space exploration have filtered down to the classroom. The Mars success and confidence in new space initiatives have caused a spike in activity at the Florida Space Research Institute (FSRI). The institute, based at The Kennedy Space Center, provides the background in space education for all ages, says Dr. Sam Durrance a former astronaut and Founder-President of FSRI. A private/public partnership,the Florida Space Research Institute was established by the Florida's Governor Jeb Bush and the Legislature to promote collaboration among the state's academic institutions, space-related companies, and federal space agencies to support nationwide space-related ed