John Culberson – U.S. House of Representatives

I co-sponsored the RE-asserting American Leadership in Space Act (The REAL Space Act) again this Congress because I believe it is critical for NASA to have a bold vision for…

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WASHINGTON — A plant texts a farmer to say it needs more water. An invisible coating scrubs pollutants from the air. A robot roams a hospital’s halls, aiding doctors and…

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By Warren Ferster | Jan. 4, 2013; www.spacenews.com

WASHINGTON — The long-awaited satellite export reform measure signed into law Jan. 3 by U.S. President Barack Obama is expected to benefit domestic satellite makers and…

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By MARCIA DUNN
AP Aerospace Writer

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) – A former space shuttle commander whose twin brother is married to former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords will attempt the longest…

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For the first time since landing on Mars in August, NASA’s Curiosity rover has used its most powerful instrument to analyze soil, sifting for life-supporting chemicals with a labyrinth of…

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