Keith’s update: Emily Lakdawalla has posted a multi-tweet apology/clarification which includes a screengrab of her original tweet. “Since I clearly didn’t communicate well with a previous tweet, I’m going to […]
2019
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NASA Furlough Update (Revised)
Keith’s note: With one exception in the Jim Bridenstine memo – in one sentence – these memos deal only with the impact of the shutdown on NASA civil servants – […]
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Did Trump Really Want Humans On Mars By 2020?
Trump Reportedly Demanded That NASA Fly a Manned Mission to Mars by 2020, Splinter “What if we sent NASA’s budget through the roof, but focused entirely on that instead of […]
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NASA's Annual Day of Remembrance Postponed
NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance Postponed “NASA’s annual Day of Remembrance reminds us to reflect on not just the sacrifices that have been made by our fallen family, friends, and […]
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NASA Has Been In Safe Mode For A Month
In the 60 years that it has existed @NASA has never been turned off for a month. pic.twitter.com/MDVinW9osJ — NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) January 22, 2019
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NASA GRC Shutdown Event
“The Great Lakes Science Center is hosting an event on Thursday, January 24, from 10 a.m. to noon for the GRC Civil Service and Support Service Contractor Workforce impacted by […]
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Some Countries Think That Their Space Program Is Important
Some countries think that their space program is important. #NASA @NASA #governmentshutdown #shutdown pic.twitter.com/gw3zM6tczm — NASA Watch (@NASAWatch) January 19, 2019
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NASA Shutdown Update
Furloughed NASA Custodians In Florida Paid During Partial Government Shutdown, Brevard Times “Most of the 95 custodians who clean the facilities at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida have not […]
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Shutdown Update
The effects of the shutdown are steadily increasing, including for the #aerospace & defense industry. Our new series, which will continue each week until the government is fully funded, shares […]
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Uber Driver Offers Free Rides In Silicon Valley
I am an Uber driver in the Bay Area and I am offering free rides to government employees during the shut down. If you live in Scott valley, Santa Cruz, […]