THE
SPACEFLIGHT
GAP
A Shameful Situation

Due to a failure of leadership in the White House and Congress, America will be forced to buy rides on Russian rockets for years to come.

The Spaceflight Gap Clock

 
Time since an American has been launched on a U.S. built rocket.

How You Can Help

Telephone your representatives in Congress and ask them to support full funding for NASA's Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle (MPCV). Let them know that it is unacceptable for America to be paying Russia for access to space.

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) lifts off for the final time.

Space Shuttle Atlantis (STS-135) lifts off for the final time. Image Credit: NASA.