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ICYMI: Rubio Joins America Reports

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined America Reports to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory, Democrats’ proclamation of “resistance,” and the failure of identity politics. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube and...

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Inauguration Ticket Information

Senator Rubio's office is pleased to be issuing a limited number of tickets to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, which will occur on January 20, 2025 at the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. Floridians interested in receiving tickets should fill out...

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ICYMI: Rubio Joins Hannity

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Hannity to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s historic victory. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On the ongoing realignment among American voters: “The Republican Party now reflects...

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UPDATED | TODAY | MEDIA ADVISORY: Rubio to Hold Small Business Field Hearing, Media Availability at Cape Canaveral

Jul 19, 2019 | Press Releases

Cape Canaveral, FL — Today, July 19, 2019 the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship will convene a hearing titled, “Moon Landings to Mars Exploration: The Role of Small Business Innovation in America’s Space Program.” 
 
The hearing will focus on how small businesses contributed to help America win the space race and how they continue to create innovative space technologies through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. 
 
The hearing will be live-streamed on the committee’s website here.
 
UPDATE | MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) will hold a brief media availability in room 7030 from 1:35 pm – 1:55 pm. U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) and U.S. Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) will also be in attendance. 
 
Members of the media planning to attend must RSVP to RubioPressShop@rubio.senate.gov
 
Parking at the Visitors Center is free for hearing attendees. Media should tell the parking attendants at the entrance that they are there for the hearing at the Astronaut Memorial Foundation.
 
Witnesses: 
Panel 1:
Mr. Robert Cabana, Director, John F. Kennedy Space Center
 
Ms. Jenn Gustetic, Program Executive, SBIR/STTR Program Management Office
 
Panel 2:
Mr. Andrew Rush, President and CEO, Made In Space
 
Dr. Gordon L. Nelson, Principal, Gordon Nelson and Associates
 
Hearing Details:
Moon Landings to Mars Exploration: The Role of Small Business Innovation in America’s Space Program
Friday, July 19, 2019
12:00 p.m. EDT
Kennedy Space Center Visitors Complex
The Astronauts Memorial Foundation
Center for Space Education
Building M6-306, Room 6000/8000
Space Commerce Way
Merritt Island, FL 32953