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OIG: NASA Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act FY 2026
Keith’s note: according to a NASA OIG report: “The Geospatial Data Act seeks to foster efficient, government-wide management of geospatial dataâinformation identifying the geographic location and characteristics of natural or constructed features and boundaries on Earth. As required by the Act, we audited NASAâs collection, production, acquisition, maintenance, distribution, use, and preservation of geospatial dataâĤ
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OIG: NASA Cybersecurity Is Still Lacking
Keith’s note: according to this NASA OIG report: “The Federal Information Security Modernization Act requiresâĤ
UPDATE: Goddard Is Having Downsizing Problems
Keith’s Update: NASA Goddard response below. Keith’s note: According to “NASA rushed engineers out ofâĤ
Everyone Wants Space Academy
Keith’s note: Proximity to a NASA center is one of the selection criteria. Texas hasâĤ
Judge Jeanine Seizes Illegal Alien Rock
Keith’s note: Everyone wants in on the Space Academy thing. Why is a African meteoriteâĤ
Outer Space Fashion: SciFi vs Reality
Keith’s note: Everyone does AI graphics about space dress codes these days. OK. Here’s mine.âĤ
Report: Funding NASA Planetary Research and Analysis Programs
Keith’s note: “An Investigative Report on the Funding of NASA Planetary Research and Analysis Programs,âĤ
Henry Helgeson Is NASA’s New Communications AA | Commercial Officer
From Jared Isaacman: “Team, Iâm pleased to welcome Henry Helgeson to NASA as our new Associate Administrator for the Office of Communications. Henry is a pilot and brings more than 25 years of experience building and leading companies, negotiating complex agreements, managing risk, and executing in highly competitive environments. InâĤ
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Exploration
How Will NASA Adapt To New Social Media Challenges?
Keith’s note: According to this settlement META just settled a $17 billion lawsuit with some online rules for younger users. This was inevitable. As NASA expands its use of social media, it must now give very careful and strategic consideration to new constrains on reaching a younger audience – the Artemis Generation.. NASA likes toâĤ
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ETD Management Challenges Ahead At Goddard
Keith’s note: These two charts were part of a recent internal briefing at NASA Goddard Engineering and Technology Directorate (ETD). It would seem that the center still has a tough road ahead as it shrinks its foot print and adjust to new assignments. Despite assurances from Center management there is a reorganization coming and emailsâĤ
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ARTEMIS
Astronauts for America National College Tour
Astronauts For America (AFA)âa nonpartisan nonprofit founded by more than 100 former NASA astronauts dedicated to supporting and defending the Constitution, the rule of law, civilâĤ
Space Catalyst Partnership, Artemis Accords, Space Academy
Keith’s update: Jared Isaacman just posted these thoughts about Space Academy on Twitter. Keith’s earlier note: According to the State Department’s press release: “The SpaceâĤ
Jared Isaacman’s Thoughts On Space Academy
Keith’s note: Jared Isaacman just posted these thoughts about Space Academy on Twitter. You can respond to him directly via this tweet. Back at itâĤ
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The Impact Of War On Russian Space Activities
Keith’s note: Ukraine attacked Russian Space facilities. Given their dual civilian/military use they are likely to be hit again. At what point does Russia’s spaceâĤ
Cutting Edge Space Station Research
Keith’s note: THIS research by Auxilium Biotechnologies is exactly what the Space Station can do and is a preview of what space-based research can offer.âĤ
Let’s Try The Commercial Space Station Thing Again
Keith’s note: NASA issued a new notice seeking industry input on the second phase of its commercial space station thing. Link to RFP. Get creativeâĤ
TECHNOLOGY
Creepy Quantum Memes
Keith’s note: @DoWCTO (Department of War CTO) put out another one of those creepy, shoot-em-up video game graphics out on social media. NASA abolished theirâĤ
NAS Review Of NASA SBIR and STTR Programs
Keith’s note: The National Academies has issued “Review of the SBIR and STTR Programs at NASA”. In a nutshell the NAS likes NASA’s SBIR andâĤ
Congress Pushes Back on National Science Board Firings
Keith’s note: The recent firing of the entire National Science Board by the White House is not going down well in Congress. While the immediateâĤ