Exploration Systems Mission Directorate

President Bush Announces New Vision for Space Exploration Program: Remarks by the President on U.S. Space Policy: This speech by George W. Bush was given at NASA Headquarters on January 14, 2004.

Fact Sheet on the "Spirit of Discovery" Space Exploration Program: A January 14, 2004 fact sheet on President Bush's Space Exploration Program vision.

White House background on George W. Bush's January 14, 2004 announcement from the White House.
NASA's website on President Bush's Space Exploration Program.

Budget Chart: Chart prepared by NASA outlining the program's new strategy.

The Vision for Space Exploration: NASA document outlining President George W. Bush's plan.

A Journey to Inspire, Innovate, and Discover: The June 2004 report of the President's Commission on Implementation of United States Space Exploration Policy, otherwise known as the Aldridge Commission.

Explore: Earth, Moon, Mars and Beyond: This short video presentation, narrated by former astronaut Neil Armstrong, highlights the exploration objectives of the Vision for Space Exploration.

Links to information on the Wednesday, January 28, 2004 Senate Commerce, Science, & Transportation Full Committee Hearing on NASA's Future Space Mission.

Links to other key historical space policy documents including President George H.W. Bush's Space Exploration Initiative.

Link to information on the Presidential Space Exploration Commission

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