NASA Is Delaying The Launch Of Its $9 Billion Space Telescope — Again, Buzzfeed “Make no mistake, I’m not happy sitting here telling you this,” NASA’s Thomas Zurbuchen told reporters on a briefing about the delay. He deflected criticism from spacecraft contractor Northrop Grumman, saying, “we are part of the team that caused this problem and we are going to have to solve it together.” Blowing the budget cap for […]
Media Telecon on Status of James Webb Space Telescope, June 27th “NASA will host a media teleconference at 1 p.m. EDT [17:00 UTC], Wednesday, June 27, to provide an update on the agency’s James Webb Space Telescope and the findings of an external independent review board. Webb will be the world’s premier infrared space observatory and the largest astronomical space science telescope ever built. Audio of the call will stream […]
Now is the time for the Space Force. Trump just needs to get it right, op ed, Washington Post “The Pentagon helped shoot down the “corps” idea a year ago. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis wrote congressional leaders last October: “I oppose the creation of a new military service and additional organizational layers at a time when we are focused on reducing overhead and integrating joint warfighting functions.” But Trump continued […]
“It has been our wish from the beginning, to avoid public discussion of our efforts to try to protect our father and his reputation from the debilitating effects of his worsening condition. We sought confidentiality through a motion with the court which held both parties responsible for maintaining confidentiality pending a formal judgement on the motion. Legal counsel representing our father chose to defy the motion and make this effort […]
“Matt Murray, Editor-in-Chief – Gretchen Morgenson, Senior Special Writer, Investigations Re: Buzz Aldrin Our firm represents Andrew Aldrin and Jan Aldrin. Your recent article, “Buzz Aldrin Fights Family for Control of His Space Legacy,” was riddled with inaccurate and unverified claims which, given the usual high standard of Wall Street Journal reporting, warrant substantial correction on the record. That the subject’s name was given incorrectly in a corresponding caption (Edward […]
“After the article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday, I must respond. I have tried to stay out of the fray so as not to create any mixed signals while the Aldrin family and I try to protect and maintain Buzz Aldrin’s reputation, legacy and ability to sustain himself in the future in this difficult situation. However, I cannot stand by while there are unwarranted personal attacks on my integrity, […]
NASA Langley contract employees get pay cuts under new contractor, Daily Press “In March, NASA Langley announced it had chosen its newest contractor, Alutiiq-Fusion Joint Venture, to provide about 200 employees under Langley’s administrative, media and professional services (LAMPS II) contract. Soon after, Stefula was stunned to discover she would have to take a 37 percent pay cut to keep her job. She wasn’t alone. Several contract workers at the […]
Rep. Mo Brooks pushes to put ‘Space Force’ command in Alabama, AL.com “Alabama’s congressional representatives aren’t wasting any time lobbying for the Pentagon to put President Trump’s new “Space Force” command on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville.” Mo Brooks pitches Space Force headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, WAFF “Forgive me for diverging from the primary focus of this hearing, but it occurs to me that each of you has significant persuasive influence […]
Keith’s note: The following statement was received by NASA Watch from the Aldrin family: “We are deeply disappointed and saddened by the unjustified lawsuit that has been brought against us individually and against the Foundation that we have built together as a family to carry on Dad’s legacy for generations to come. When we established the current structure several years ago, it was done so at Buzz’s request and with […]
