“It is disheartening that we must continue to rely on increasingly expensive Russian vehicles to take our astronauts to the International Space Station,” said CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria. “NASA’s commercial cargo program, undertaken in partnership with Orbital Sciences and SpaceX, has been highly successful in creating reliable, cost-effective American cargo delivery to the ISS, and [...]
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Categories: Commercial Spaceflight Federation
Categories: Commercial Crew, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, NASA, Press Releases
Categories: Commercial Spaceflight Federation
Categories: Commercial Crew, Commercial Spaceflight Federation
CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria Statement on NASA Contract Extension with Roscosmos
Suborbital Space Research and Education Conference Scheduled for June 2013
Washington D.C. – Since its debut in 2010, the Next-Generation Suborbital Researchers Conference has rapidly become the largest gathering of suborbital researchers and educators in the world, providing an invaluable forum for information in the community. NSRC-2013 will continue the community wide discussion, focusing on the research, education and public outreach capabilities of new reusable [...]
Commercial Spaceflight Federation Announces New Members
Washington D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation announced today that several companies have joined the organization. “Interest and activity in commercial spaceflight continue to blossom at both traditional and new space companies,” said CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria. “It is very satisfying to see the Commercial Spaceflight Federation’s membership expand to include such a preponderance of [...]
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation Elects Stuart O. Witt as Chairman
Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation has elected Stuart O. Witt as the next Chairman. Witt was nominated and elected by CSF’s Executive Board of Directors, whose members span the industry. Witt succeeds Eric Anderson, who has completed his appointed term. Anderson will continue to serve as a CSF Officer and member of the [...]
Commercial Spaceflight Federation Welcomes Arizona State University, Near Space Corporation, and Qwaltec
Washington, D.C. – The Commercial Spaceflight Federation is pleased to announce the addition of three new Associate Members: Arizona State University, Near Space Corporation, and Qwaltec. “The private spaceflight sector continues to expand, and it is evidence with the addition of these three members, each unique in their commitment to the industry,” said Michael Lopez-Alegria, [...]
The Commercial Spaceflight Federation Supports NASA’s Goal to Achieve Full Utilization of the International Space Station
Washington D.C. – Michael Lopez-Alegria, President of the Commercial Spaceflight Federation, testified Wednesday morning before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science and Space at a hearing entitled “Risks, Opportunities, and Oversight of Commercial Space.” Among the topics discussed at the hearing were risk-sharing, regulation, NASA’s Commercial Crew and the [...]
CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria to Testify before Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space
Washington D.C. – Commercial Spaceflight Federation President Michael Lopez-Alegria will testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science and Space this Wednesday, June 20 at a hearing entitled “Risks, Opportunities, and Oversight of Commercial Space.” The hearing will be webcast live on the Senate Commerce Committee’s website starting at [...]
UPDATE: Press Conference Call to Discuss Industry and NASA Cooperation in Commercial Spaceflight – May 17th, 2:00PM EDT
WASHINGTON D.C.– The Commercial Spaceflight Federation will hold a press conference call on Thursday May 17th, at 2:00PM EDT with CSF President Michael Lopez-Alegria, NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver, and XCOR Aerospace CEO Jeff Greason to discuss the state of the emerging commercial spaceflight industry. With the next COTS cargo demonstration flight coming up this [...]
Zero-G Partners with the Wounded Warriors Project for their 300th Flight!
Zero-G Corp. had their 300th flight this past Saturday out of Fort Lauderdale, FL. This flight partnered with the non-profit organization, Wounded Warriors Project which aims to relieve soldiers of stresses caused by injuries sustained in war by organizing fun and creative activities. Zero-G’s modified Boeing 727 carried two soldiers who were given the opportunity [...]
Michael Lopez-Alegria Highlights Commercial Crew Benefits in Aviation Week Editorial
Commercial Spaceflight Federation President, Michael Lopez-Alegria wrote a guest editorial about the benefits of commercial spaceflight capabilities for NASA this week in Aviation Week. In an article titled, “Commercial Space Will Renew NASA,” Michael Lopez-Alegria explores the importance of fully funding the Commercial Crew Program (CCP) and the safety measures being taken by NASA and [...]