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Month: April 2021
NASA Puts SpaceX HLS Contract On Hold
NASA Puts SpaceX HLS Contract On Hold

NASA Suspends HLS Contract With SpaceXS, SpacePolicyOnline “NASA has suspended its contract with SpaceX for the landing system to take astronauts down to and back from the lunar surface. Two other competitors for the contract, Blue Origin and Dynetics, have filed protests with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and NASA issued the stop work order until GAO resolves the matter. NASA awarded 10-month contracts to three companies one year ago […]

  • NASA Watch
  • April 30, 2021
Space Team Biden Issues A Report Card at T+100
Space Team Biden Issues A Report Card at T+100

Biden-Harris Administration Shows Strong Support for NASA in First 100 Days, NASA “In the first 100 days of the Biden-Harris Administration, NASA has taken bold steps to expand America’s exploration and scientific frontiers, advancing the nation’s commitment to build back better through innovation, combat climate change, re-establish America’s standing abroad, and inspire the next generation.” Keith’s note: Lots of stuff is mentioned in this self-issued report card. Apparently Space Team […]

  • NASA Watch
  • April 29, 2021
Mars Hearing Today
Mars Hearing Today

Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Hearing – What Do Scientists Hope to Learn with NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover? Hearing starts at 11:00 am EDT. Watch live

  • NASA Watch
  • April 29, 2021
Michael Collins
Michael Collins

Family Statement on Passing of Astronaut Michael Collins “We regret to share that our beloved father and grandfather passed away today, after a valiant battle with cancer. He spent his final days peacefully, with his family by his side. Mike always faced the challenges of life with grace and humility, and faced this, his final challenge, in the same way. We will miss him terribly. Yet we also know how […]

  • NASA Watch
  • April 28, 2021
NASA's Dilemma: Put Humans On The Moon Or Feed Big Aerospace
NASA's Dilemma: Put Humans On The Moon Or Feed Big Aerospace

Keith’s note: Congress has consistently appropriated a small fraction of what is needed to continue with Human Lander work. The proposed FY 2022 budget from the Biden Administration still falls far short of what NASA has said that it needs to implement the Artemis program of record. NASA cannot award contracts with money it does not have – or will not get. According to the GAO, who will handle the […]

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  • April 28, 2021
Blue Origin Formally Protests NASA HLS Contract Award
Blue Origin Formally Protests NASA HLS Contract Award

Blue Origin Filed Protest With GAO Over NASA’s HLS Option A decision, Blue Origin “Today, Blue Origin filed a protest with the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) regarding NASA’s HLS Option A decision. Attached is a redacted copy of the protest. Additionally, here is a statement from Blue Origin: “NASA has executed a flawed acquisition for the Human Landing System program and moved the goalposts at the last minute. In […]

  • NASA Watch
  • April 26, 2021