[applause] thank you so much for joining us here today. Im really excited to speak to this for a few brief moments. So first off i would like to say that space is a top priority of this administration and for the leadership of the president and the Vice President we see a remarkable progress in this critical area. The United States was founded by brave pioneers and their spirit continues today as america leads humanity into a new chapter through space expiration and scientific discovery. By combining efforts of the United States government with the leaders of private industry we will reach new heights that until recently we can only drink up. As the chair of the National Space council, the Vice President is leading an executive Branch Policy of its existing use leadership in space and also open doors to u. S. Private sector growth. Before president president ial y directives generated by the council are sparking u. S. Whole of government efforts to put americans back on the moon, unlea
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At the hearing will come to order. I am pleased to welcome acting administrator Robert Lightfoot to the commerce and science appropriations subcommittee hearing to examine nasas fiscal year 2018 budget request. Mr. Lightfoot my works well together during his tenure as the director of nasas Flight Center in huntsville alabama. Mr. Lightfoot thank you for serving as nasas leader during this time of change and i appreciate you joining us here today. The administration has proposed a fiscal year 2018 budget of 19. 1 billion for nasa which is a reduction of 2. 9 from the current year level. While this overall cut is less than many other agencies that have experienced the president s budget request reflects a significant reduction of 561 million dollars. This budget request attempts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment that would disrupt Ongoing Missions and delay future explorations for years to come. There are proposals to eliminate the entire education director at using the ration
Im pleased to the subcommittee hearing to the budget request. We have worked well together in his tenure for nasas marshall license center. Mr. Lightfoot thank you for serving as nasas leader during this time of change and i appreciate you joining us here today. The administration has proposed a fiscal year 2018 budget of 19. 1 billion for nasa which is a reduction of 2. 9 from the current year level. While this overall cut is less than many other agencies that have experienced the president s budget request reflects a significant reduction of 561 million dollars. This budget request attempts to navigate a challenging fiscal environment that would disrupt Ongoing Missions and delay future explorations for years to come. There are proposals to eliminate the entire education director at using the rationale that nasa can do without these programs under a budget. Other Research Programs are left with Financial Resources which make it impossible for nasa to meet its own management plans. Hu
Test. And now, thats right, i cant go to the airport because i couldnt get my code without pacing the test. Code. Mr. Hubbard . Until Technology Catches up public awareness. I would say the most efficient is an Industry Based standard so we dont have to go down a regulatory path. I very much like that idea of Industry Standard versus government edict. One quick question because i see im down to 52 seconds and i guess this would be directed to you, mr. Hanson, going back to that idea of Industry Standard, how would you describe the way in which ama develops and educates members and the general public about modeling guidelines and safety atlarge . You talk about community standard. You talk about sort of Industry Standards. How do you all do that presently . Well, currently within our membership a lot of our education is done at the local club level with the local people coming together and gathering a club and sharing information. In terms of the broader membership, we do that through o