Following the shooting in Garland, Texas last week, the FBI has issued a new warning of more domestic attacks connected to ISIS. By using social media propaganda, ISIS has expanded their reach into the US, and with the expansion of technology, tracing their influence...
Technology
Beyond the Politics: Space Exploration Is Imperative to Innovation and Inspiration
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,...
Lampson: Rumors of NASA’s Demise Greatly Exaggerated
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...
Griffin, Harris, Jones & Lampson: Space Exploration: A Wise Investment for America
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...
America’s Space Program Needs President Obama’s Support
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...
Space-based solar power can help on energy needs
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...
Commercial space sector can help NASA compete
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...
LAMPSON PUSHES BILL TO CURB CRIME AGAINST KIDS
If all goes well for him this week, Texas Rep. Nick Lampson will secure House approval of two bills aimed at curbing crimes against children and restore some credibility to a lawmakers' group criticized during last year's congressional page scandal. Lampson, a...