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President Barack Obama began formulating his space policy during his presidential campaign. After his election, he appointed the U.S. Human Space Flight Review Committee, also called the Augustine Panel, to make recommendations to his administration on America's Space exploration program.
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GOVERNOR CRIST ANNOUNCES SPACE TRANSITION AND REVITALIZATION ACT AT FLORIDA STATEWIDE SPACE INDUSTRY SUMMIT; February 18, 2010; Orlando, FL
As part of his ongoing focus on growing Florida’s economy through job retention and creation, workforce training and economic development, Governor Charlie Crist today announced new legislation to ensure the state’s continued leadership in spaceflight and exploration. The Governor’s announcement came during remarks at the Florida Statewide Space Industry Summit, where he joined Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp and several industry, legislative and community leaders to explore actions that advance Florida’s aerospace economy.
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp; Presentation to the U.S. Human Space Flight Review Committee; July 30, 2009; Cape Canaveral, FL
"Due to the impending "gap", Florida is bracing for a hardship, the magnitude of which this State has not seen in decades. NASA's current plan to retire the Space Shuttle by the end of 2010, and pursue the current Constellation projects of record, are not expected to provide a Human Space Flight capability to replace the Shuttles until 2016.
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Barack Obama; Town Hall on the Economy; August 2, 2008; Titusville, FL
"...We cannot cede our leadership in space. That's why I will help close the gap and ensure that our space program doesn't suffer when the Shuttle goes out of service by working with Senator Bill Nelson to add at least one additional Space Shuttle flight beyond 2010; by supporting continued funding for NASA; by speeding the development of the Shuttle's successor; and by making sure that all those who work in the space industry in Florida do not lose their jobs when the Shuttle is retired - because we cannot afford to lose their expertise.
Barack Obama; Advancing the Frontiers of Space Exploration; Obama '08; BarackObama.com
"When I was growing up, NASA united Americans to a common purpose and inspired the world with accomplishments we are still proud of. Today, NASA is an organization that impacts many facets of American life. I believe NASA needs an inspirational vision for the 21st Century. My vision will build on the great goals set forth in recent years, to maintain a robust program of human space exploration and ensure the fulfillment of NASA's mission. Together, we can ensure that NASA again reflects all that is best about our country and continue our nation's preeminence in space."
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