Recently a leaked U.S. report stated that the "Man to Mars" mission must rely on private companies instead of NASA for funding. President Bush gave the Commission on Implementation of US Space Exploration Policy group six months to find out what would be needed to ensure humans explored further into the solar system. This commission consists of nine members, headed by former US Air Force Secretary Edward Aldridge. There are 4 main goals that Aldridge hopes to accomplish:
1.Commercialisation of space becoming the primary focus of "the vision".
2. Over the next several decades, a new space industry must form in order to develop supply and innovate space exploration.
3. A major reorganisation of its management structure, HQ, and 10 field centres, which build parts for spacecraft and often have overlapping responsibilities.
Aldridge is also hoping to bring in Lockheed Martin as a partner to assist in their projects.
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