It’s become tradition at this point, something as much a part of the landscape of Houston as barbecue, the Rodeo, and the Astros. This year marks the 35th annual Houston Area Survey, the yearly inquiry into the minds and the lives of our fellow Houstonians by Rice...
By Eileen Collins and Nick Lampson* Space exploration is remarkably compelling for most Americans, a challenging pursuit that distinguishes the United States as a global leader, while ensuring a steady stream of innovative technologies that strengthen the economy and,...
Space agency to resume exploration if Congress provides financial fuel By Nick Lampson *Originally published by the Washington Times on March 26, 2012 It is a growing concern that the public believes NASA is closing its doors. This is far from true. Although NASA’s...
By Gerry Griffin, Bernard Harris, Tom Jones and Nick Lampson *Originally published on Roll Call on Feb. 16, 2012 The roll-out of the 2013 budget signals a new round of discussions and deliberation on the issues critical to our nation. We encourage Congress to consider...
By Nick Lampson and the Coalition for Space Exploration *Originally published by the Coalition for Space Exploration on December 7, 2009 Dear President Obama: The future of America’s civilian space program rests in your hands. Your decisions must ensure that America...
By NICK LAMPSON *Originally published in the HOUSTON CHRONICLE on October 23, 2009 The United States is on a serious quest to free itself from a costly and worrisome dependence on foreign oil, and depleting supplies of domestic petroleum, coal and natural gas. The...
By Nick Lampson *Originally published in the Houston Chronicle on July 28, 2009 Forty years ago when the Apollo Lunar Module landed on the moon, we Texans had a front row seat, and our brave men and women at Houston's Johnson Space Center inspired our nation and the...