Needed: A U.S. space strategy for reaching Mars

by Marion C. Blakey, AIA President & CEO
Originally appeared in EE Times, April 14, 2010

Florida's Space Coast community is preparing for a visit by President Obama, who will discuss the future of NASA and the U.S. space program.

Last week, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden provided some detail about how the money will be spent, and a view ahead to a Mars mission. We are hoping the President will offer a plan to get us there.

At the Aerospace Industries Association, we work at the nexus of industry and government. We believe there is a way for the administration to act decisively on the future of space exploration.

Read more at EE Times.