2012 D.C. Trip Report

June 5-7, 2012Washington, D.C.

General Trip InformationGeneral Trip Information

• 21st Annual Trip• 78 Travelers• Representation from 24 States

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA and WI

• 355 meetings with Congressional offices members from 48 states Senate – 72 offices House – 283 offices

Student / Educator ParticipationStudent / Educator Participation

• 25 University Students / Educators

• Message: Space Exploration promotes STEM Education and Technical Careers

• Special recognition at the Congressional Reception

Key MessagesKey Messages

We endorse America’s Leadership in Space Exploration

• Utilize the International Space Station as a National Laboratory through at least 2020

• Develop the Space Launch System to support human space exploration

• Develop the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle for deep space missions

• Support commercial space systems for cargo and crew to the International Space Station to reduce U.S. dependence on Russia

Congressional ResponseCongressional Response

• Overall there was continued bi-partisan support for human space exploration

• Major drivers:• STEM Education• America’s Leadership in Space• High Technology– Economy• National Security

• This is going to be a difficult budget year and funding for all programs will be closely scrutinized

• Positive attitude toward commercial space as part of America’s future

Travelers Briefing Travelers Briefing • 24 teams formed with focus on specific State visits

based on their student’s home or school

• Keynote Speaker Leland Melvin, former astronaut and current NASA Associate Administrator for Education

• Hill update presented by Jeff Bingham, Professional Staff of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee

Congressional ReceptionCongressional Reception

• 6 Congressional Speakers: Senator Cornyn (TX) Representatives Olson (TX-22) G. Green (TX-29) Jackson Lee (TX-18) Posey (FL-15) and Palazzo (MS-4)

Special ThanksSpecial Thanks• Trip Sponsor / Organizer

BAHEP’s Aerospace Advisory Committee

• University Student SponsorsBAHEP’s Aerospace Advisory CommitteeBarrios TechnologyJacobs

  Florida Institute of Technology Greater Cleveland Partnership

• All of our travelers who took time to make the trip this year

Special ThanksSpecial Thanks

• Reception Sponsors

Thank You and Save the DateThank You and Save the Date

Next Year’s Trip is Scheduled for May 21- 24, 2013