WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) visited the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.  Rep. Calvert serves as the Chairman for the Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics on the House Science Committee.  Rep. Calvert had visited the Johnson Space Center previously, but today is his first visit to Johnson since he took over the Chairmanship in January 2005. 

  “Johnson Space Center is taking a lead role in moving NASA into the Second Space Age,” said Rep. Calvert.  “Like all of NASA, Johnson Space Center is going through a time of transition and today’s visit helps me better understand their needs and capabilities.”

Rep. Calvert has authored legislation, H.R. 3070, which endorses the Vision for Space Exploration and helps NASA assess its areas strengths and assets.  H.R. 3070 has passed the House and a companion bill, S. 1281, has passed the Senate.

Rep. Calvert has committed to visiting each NASA center during the 109th Congress.  Of the 10 NASA centers (http://www.nasa.gov/about/visiting/), Rep. Calvert has visited six so far:

  • Ames Research Center
  • Goddard Space Flight Center
  • Dryden Flight Research Center
  • The Jet Propulsion Laboratory
  • Johnson Space Center
  • Kennedy Space Center