Management
New NASA chief pledges to keep eye on safety
Michael Griffin says, however, that he would consider shuttle launch without advisory committee’s blessing.
Defense
Robotic spacecraft mission cut short
Apparent fuel shortage causes craft to shut down after rendezvous with military satellite.
News
Senate confirms NASA nominee
Veteran aerospace engineer Michael D. Griffin addresses agency employees the day after a Senate vote affirming him as the agency’s 11th administrator.
Management
NASA nominee gets liftoff from Senate Commerce panel
Lawmakers at confirmation hearing say they want to see Michael Griffin on the job Monday.
Management
Shuttle’s return to space hits pothole
Oversight panel says NASA has not completed two internal reviews that are needed for report on readiness.
Tech
FAA debuts online 'human factors' training
System provides self-guided lessons on design and development of aircraft that are safer to fly.
News
NASA criticized for poor workforce planning
GAO says lack of long-term plan could threaten space shuttle operations.
Management
Commerce audit pans NOAA restructuring
Inspector General says he’s concerned that consultant’s study may not have adequate support for recommendations.
Management
Smooth confirmation process seen for NASA nominee
Johns Hopkins University physicist Michael D. Griffin would succeed Sean O'Keefe, who resigned in December.
Management
Shift to moon-Mars focus affects 2,680 NASA jobs
About 15 percent of civil service workforce will be transferred or paid to leave by end of fiscal 2006.
Defense
TSA dismantles maritime unit, reassigns employees
Agency officials say overhaul is part of an effort to comply with a presidential directive on protecting critical infrastructure.
Management
FAA proposes rules for future spaceliners
Space travelers will need consent forms; pilots will need special training, guidelines say.
News
Bush seeks modest NASA budget boost
Overall increase is 2.4 percent, but funding for specific programs falls short of previous projections.
Defense
Auditors chide coordination of threat reduction programs
GAO report says five departments lack integrated strategy against nuclear, chemical and bioweapons threats.
Tech
Senator proposes creating global tsunami warning system
System would be similar to hurricane and typhoon warning systems.
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