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December 31, 2015

Congress to NASA: Hurry up on that 'habitation augmentation module'
Washington (UPI) Dec 30, 2015
The newest omnibus spending bill ensures NASA will be funded for the next year, but some of the money comes with specific demands. Congress wants the space agency to build habitat for deep space exploration. The bill allots $55 million for a "habitation augmentation module" - part of the $350 million earmarked for research related to the Advanced Exploration Systems program. The directions come with urgency. Congress wants a report delivered within 180 days on how the $55 million will b ... read more

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