September 20, 2005

ESAS Transcript

NASA News Conference With Mike Griffin: Exploration Systems Architecture Study (Transcript)

"The President has said not later than 2020 for human lunar return. Our internal planning goal at this point is 2018. Again, that date will be driven by the availability of funds. But if you've heard a rumor that I've asked for extra money for this exploration architecture, that would not be correct."

Editor's note: However, NASA has requested billions in additional funds for Shuttle (RTF), ISS, and Hubble from OMB.


Posted by kcowing at September 20, 2005 1:28 PM