Haridopolos Announces First Hearing of Space Subcommittee as Chairman on Artemis and America’s Return to the Moon
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Chairman Mike Haridopolos announced a subcommittee hearing to review NASA’s progress on the Artemis program, assess the evolution of its human exploration strategy, evaluate opportunities to accelerate Artemis objectives cost-effectively, and examine how current efforts align with future goals and crewed missions to Mars.
"I’m excited to be examining America’s return to the Moon for my first hearing as Chairman of the Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee," Chairman Haridopolos said. "It’s been over 50 years since Americans stepped on the Moon, and America is in a race with China to get there first. The Artemis program is our ride to this important milestone, and a crucial first step in our journey to Mars, and beyond. I look forward to discussing NASA’s progress, the challenges ahead, and the importance of winning the race back to the Moon."
"Over the years, both the SST Committee and Congress have supported a goal of returning to the Moon and then on to Mars. It is vital that we continue down this path," Chairman Babin said. "Maintaining U.S. leadership in space exploration is critical, and Artemis is key to securing our long-term role at the helm with our values at the forefront. Next week, I look forward to gaining valuable insights from our distinguished witnesses, Dr. Pace and Mr. Dumbacher, to better assess the program’s progress. As we continue supporting Artemis, strong oversight is essential to keeping it on course, ensuring efficiency, and driving its success."
Information on the hearing can be found below:
TITLE: Step by Step: The Artemis Program and NASA's Path to Human Exploration of the Moon, Mars, and Beyond
DATE: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building
WITNESSES:
- Dr. Scott Pace, Director of Space Policy Institute, George Washington University
- Mr. Dan Dumbacher, Adjunct Professor, Purdue University