President Bush signed into law a $20.2 billion NASA authorization bill, a measure that NASA Administrator Michael Griffin welcomed because it endorses the long-term goal of moving beyond low Earth orbit. "I'm grateful to the president for his signature on the" measure, Griffin said. "The major provisions of this authorization bill affirm [congressional] support for the broad goals of the president's space exploration policy, including the return of American astronauts to the moon, exploration of Mars and other destinations." Since…
Bush Signs 2009 NASA Authorization Measure; Griffin Lauds Backing For Moon, Mars Missions
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