Green Run Update: Data and Inspections Indicate Core Stage in Good Condition “The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket Green Run team has reviewed extensive data and completed preliminary inspections that […]
2021
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You Done Good Jim Bridenstine
Keith’s note: Jim Bridenstine has announced that he is leaving NASA. His last day will be 20 January 2021. I really did not know much about Jim Bridenstine when his […]
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SLS Green Run Test Update: We Don't Know What Happened
Keith’s note: In summary NASA is not sure how long the engines fired. Seriously – they said that they do not know. They saw a flash near engine 4 and […]
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Columbia
Sadly with all the fluff on NASA TV, no one has noted that this is the 18th anniversary of the launch of Columbia on the ill-fated STS-107 flight. Has the […]
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SLS Green Run test Halted Early
Keith’s note: The 4 engines lit up and ran for 2 minutes or so before there was a MCF (major component failure call) and then they continued to fire for […]
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Bill Thornton
NASA Remembers Astronaut William Thornton “NASA is saddened to learn of the loss of former physician-astronaut, Dr. William Thornton, who died last week at his home in Boerne, Texas, at […]
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Cliff Feldman
Keith’s note: Cliff Feldman was a Production Supervisor at NASA Television at NASA HQ. More to follow. Ad Astra, Cliff. Cliff Feldman, LinkedIn
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Biden Elevates OSTP And Announces Science Team
President-elect Biden Announces Key Members of his White House Science Team “Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced his White House science team — a deeply respected group of diverse and eminently […]
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National Space Council Issues Its Greatest Hits
National Space Council Releases Report on Space Policy Accomplishments “Over the past four years, it has been my great privilege to serve as chair of the National Space Council, and […]
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GAO: NASA Has Significant Environmental Liabilities
Environmental Liabilities: NASA’s Reported Financial Liabilities Have Grown, and Several Factors Contribute to Future Uncertainties, GAO “NASA’s reported fiscal year 2019 environmental liabilities estimate for restoration projects does not include […]