United States Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences
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The Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences was a standing committee of the United States Senate
from 1958 until 1977, when it was folded into the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. It was preceded by the Special Committee on Space and Astronautics, which operated from February 6, 1958, to March 11, 1959.
. However, the Space Committee was permitted to survey, review, and report on both military and civilian space activities of the United States. According to Senate Rule
25, as amended at the time, the committee was to consist of 16 Senators.
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
from 1958 until 1977, when it was folded into the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. It was preceded by the Special Committee on Space and Astronautics, which operated from February 6, 1958, to March 11, 1959.
History
The Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences was established July 24, 1958, when the Senate adopted S. Res. 327, introduced by Senator Lyndon Johnson. The resolution also extended the term of the Special Committee on Space and Astronautics until March 11, 1959, so it could complete its final report. Many of the members of the special committee joined the new standing committee.Jurisdiction
The standing committee was given jurisdiction over the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and all aeronatical and space sciences generally. However, matters concerning the development of weapons systems or military operations were reserved for the Senate Armed Services CommitteeUnited States Senate Committee on Armed Services
The Committee on Armed Services is a committee of the United States Senate empowered with legislative oversight of the nation's military, including the Department of Defense, military research and development, nuclear energy , benefits for members of the military, the Selective Service System and...
. However, the Space Committee was permitted to survey, review, and report on both military and civilian space activities of the United States. According to Senate Rule
Standing Rules of the United States Senate
The Standing Rules of the Senate are the rules of order adopted by the United States Senate that govern its procedure. The Senate's power to establish rules derives from Article One, Section 5 of the United States Constitution: "Each House may determine the rules of its proceedings..."There are...
25, as amended at the time, the committee was to consist of 16 Senators.
Special Committee on Space and Astronautics
- Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. JohnsonLyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
(D-TX) February 6, 1958March 11, 1959
Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences
- Lyndon B. JohnsonLyndon B. JohnsonLyndon Baines Johnson , often referred to as LBJ, was the 36th President of the United States after his service as the 37th Vice President of the United States...
(D-TX) 1958-1961 - Robert S. KerrRobert S. KerrRobert Samuel Kerr was an American businessman from Oklahoma. Kerr formed a petroleum company before turning to politics. He served as the 12th Governor of Oklahoma and was elected three times to the United States Senate...
(D-OK) 1961-1963 - Clinton P. Anderson (D-NM) 1963-1973
- Frank E. Moss (D-UT) 1973-1977
- Wendell H. FordWendell H. FordWendell Hampton Ford is a retired politician from the U.S. state of Kentucky. He served for twenty-four years in the U.S. Senate and was the 53rd Governor of Kentucky. He was the first person to be successively elected lieutenant governor, governor, and U.S. senator in Kentucky history...
(D-KY) January 10February 11, 1977