[NASA HQ News] NASA Administrator Statement on ESA’s Commitment to Space Station

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	December 02, 2016  RELEASE 16-116 NASA Administrator Statement on ESA's Commitment to Space Station The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on ESA's (European Space Agency's) decision to continue its operations aboard the International Space Station: "I'm excited all the International Space Station partners have now joined us in committing to operation of this invaluable resource through at least 2024. "The European Space Agency contributions to station are essential, and we look forward to continuing to work with ESA, the Canadian Space Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, and Roscomos for extended operations, and to collaborating with other nations to push the boundaries of human exploration, and extend our reach farther into the solar system as part of the ongoing Journey to Mars." For more information about the International Space Station, its research and crews, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station -end-
	Press Contacts Bob Jacobs Headquarters, Washington 202-358-1600 bob.jacobs@nasa.gov