Rep. Boehlert Asks OMB for Additional Science Funding in FY 2008, Stresses Importance of ACI“Last, but not least, NASA needs additional funding if it is to move ahead with both […]
2006
Posted inNews
Dean Acosta Leaving NASA
NASA Internal Memo: Acosta Departure Announcement“Today, I am announcing my departure from NASA as the press secretary and deputy assistant administrator for Public Affairs, effective Jan. 2nd. I have accepted […]
Posted inSpace & Planetary Science
Rumor Mongering at Unmannedspaceflight.com
Editor’s note: Have a look at these postings on the unmannedspaceflight.com chat page. The postings start with a snotty item suggesting that this item posted on NASA Watch – that […]
Posted inExploration
Lunar Architecture Announcement Feedback
Man on the moon, II, Boston Herald“Our spirits were lifted last week by NASA’s announcement that it intends to establish a permanent moon base starting in about 2020. Not only […]
Posted inExploration
Mars Society's Bob Zubrin Thinks VSE Goal is "Un-American"
Q&A: A Missionary for Mars Exploration, US News and World Report“What is your opinion about NASA’s announcement this week? ZUBRIN: … The idea that your strategic goal is the moon […]
Posted inShuttle News
Discovery Launched
Space Shuttle Discovery Lifts Off“Space Shuttle Discovery and a crew of seven astronauts lifted off from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Pad 39B at 8:47 p.m. EST, kicking off the most […]
Posted inShuttle News
NASA Presses Ahead With Shuttle Launch Preps
Preparations Continue for STS-116 Launch“Under a partly cloudy sky, Space Shuttle Discovery is ready for launch of mission STS-116 from Launch Pad 39B. The rotating service structure rolled back at […]
Posted inShuttle News
There's Just No Pleasing The NY Times Editorial Board
Back to the Moon, Permanently, editorial, New York Times“If this nation is to continue a human space flight program it makes sense to pick a more exciting destination than a […]
Posted inShuttle News
Another Odd PAO Quote
Congress passes stopgap funds until February 15, Reuters“With a space shuttle scheduled to lift off on Saturday, the House vote provided relief for NASA workers, some of whom could have […]
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Low Earth Orbit A Mistake Says Griffin
NASA Official Questions Agency’s Focus on the Shuttle, NY Times“NASA’s administrator, Michael D. Griffin, says the current period of space exploration will come to be seen as a mistake. “Viewed […]