Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) spoke highly of the efforts of the House and Senate NASA oversight committees as Congress puts together a bi-partisan spending plan for NASA.
According to the firm, “this important legislation provides an achievable path forward for a robust human space flight program that continues the Orion crew exploration vehicle to help achieve that goal and includes funding for advancements in technology that will ensure U.S. leadership in space.”
“We are very pleased to see strong bi-partisan support in Congress for the nation’s human exploration program and recognition of the significant progress that has been made in developing Orion in just four years, ” said John Karas, Lockheed Martin vice president and general manager, Human Space Flight. “We commend the cooperation between Congress and the Administration in achieving this important step to assure continued U.S. leadership in space.”
