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| https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-evans-launches-new-congressional-caucus-focused-space-exploration | Congressman Evans Launches New Congressional Caucus Focused On Space Exploration | 2025-07-21 | 2025 | 2025-07 | Republican | House | CO | Gabe Evans | E000300 | gabeevans.house.gov | gabeevans | https://gabeevans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Gabe Evans was joined today by Congressmen Don Bacon, Glenn Ivey, and George Whitesides in creating the Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus (AHSCC), a new bipartisan caucus dedicated to U.S. leadership in space exploration. As the co-chairs, Evans, Bacon, Ivey, and Whitesides will lead the AHSCC as a bipartisan forum, demonstrating how space can unite people across ideological divides around a shared vision for the future. To learn more about AHSCC and read its charter, please visit this website. "I am thrilled to join Representatives Don Bacon, Glenn Ivey, and George Whiteside as a founding co-chair of The Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus. I look forward to working in a bipartisan fashion to promote human space exploration, while supporting the growth of Colorado's Eighth District's emerging commercial space industry and economy. It's critical that we continue to explore, innovate, and expand humanity's understanding of space and its role in shaping our future." – Rep. Gabe Evans "From Apollo missions to today's Artemis program which will take us back to the Moon and beyond, America's pioneering spirit has defined our leadership in space exploration, and the establishment of the Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus will ensure we maintain this legacy while securing our nation's interests in, from, and to space. Our bipartisan caucus will work to ensure America remains at the forefront of humanity's greatest adventure. I thank my fellow co-chairs Representatives Ivey, Whitesides, and Evans for their partnership in this important endeavor." – Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) "As the former NASA Chief of Staff and CEO of Virgin Galactic, I saw firsthand how space and humanity interact through job creation, economic impact, technological innovation, and of course, our understanding of the universe. I remain committed to supporting the crucial connection between human spaceflight and science as we plan NASA's future. I look forward to helping lead this bipartisan caucus and forging a productive and targeted approach to ensure our country remains on the forefront of space exploration." – Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) "Exploring space is one of humanity's greatest frontiers and it's not just about rockets and rovers. It's about jobs, innovation, and inspiring the next generation. As the proud Representative of NASA Goddard and Maryland's thriving space workforce, I'm honored to co-chair the bipartisan Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus. Together, we'll ensure that America leads with purpose, equity, and bold vision in the next chapter of space exploration." – Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) "Space exploration is at a critical juncture right now. That's why the formation of the Advancing Humanity in Space Congressional Caucus could not have come at a more important time. The scientific and technological underpinnings necessary to continue to advance humanity's journey into space, as well as our understanding of the universe, are at a tipping point. Maintaining leadership, vision, and innovation is of utmost importance — that's what we hope this caucus can continue to spur on." – Antonio Peronace, Executive Director of Space for Humanity ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T14:40:33Z |