From PR Newswire:
The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) today applauded Congress for funding projects and programs that help NASA Glenn continue its important mission of research and help build upon Glenn's positive economic impact in Northeast Ohio. Reversing a trend, the bill includes an increased emphasis on aeronautics research, which is a major program at NASA Glenn. Additionally, the legislation includes important language that will help protect Glenn's world-class civil service workforce.I'm one of those who thinks NASA is actually important. China is going to escalate a space race like we've never seen, but some of this stuff has to be unimportant pork:
"NASA Glenn is an important employer in Northeast Ohio," said Frederick Nance, GCP's Vice Chair of Advocacy. "The Greater Cleveland Partnership advocates for the health of the center because we understand the importance of a strong NASA facility in our region. In this difficult budget climate, we are very pleased that the Ohio delegation, especially Senate Appropriations Committee Member Mike DeWine, was able to secure an impressive amount of funding."
- $4 million for the Ultra-Efficient Engine Technology Program (UEET)Emphasis added.
- $2.75 million for the Electric Power, Energy, and Propulsion Programs
- $1.1 million in additional funding for advanced aeronautics research
- $1 million for the Garrett Morgan Commercialization Initiative
- $750,000 to conduct research in advanced power and propulsion systems
for use in space exploration
- $400,000 to conduct health and performance programs to protect
astronauts during space travel
What the heck is a Garrett Morgan Commercialization Initiative...and why is the government paying for it?
