Keith’s note: There is a whole generation alive today who have known no time when humans were not living full time in space. Now the Artemis Generation has members who […]
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Posted inApollo, Astronauts, News, Personnel News
TK Mattingly
According to NASA PAO: “The following is a statement from NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on the passing of former NASA astronaut Rear Adm. (ret.) Thomas K. (TK) Mattingly II. âWe […]
Posted inAstronauts, Commercialization, News
Newly Minted Astronauts Return To Earth
Keith’s note: VSS Unity Galactic05 has dropped from space and has landed back on Earth. Congratulations to new astronauts Alan Stern, Kellie Gerardi, and whoever the 3rd mystery person is. […]
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My Suborbital Life Blog 7: Of Risk and Reward — S. Alan Stern
My reflections for today, launch day, are on risk and reward. In my view, both are integral parts of what it means to be human. Risk and reward are also […]
Posted inISS News, IT/Web, NASA Culture, News, Procurement, Shuttle News 1997-2003, Space & Planetary Science
Annual NASA OIG Report: Great Science – Poor Project Management
Keith’s note: The annual NASA OIG look at issues confronting NASA is out and nothing has changed. NASA still accomplishes astonishing things yet that is challenged by the fact that […]
Posted inArtemis, Commercialization, Exploration, News
AIAA’s Official Magazine Says That We’re Occupying Space As Colonizers
Keith’s note: AIAA’s official Magazine Aerospace America has just published “Occupation, even in orbit, is colonialism“. Really AIAA? Do AIAA members and member companies know that they’re complicit in the […]
Posted inArtemis, Culture, News, Personnel News, Workforce
Intolerance And Bigotry Vs NASA’s Attempt At Space Leadership
Keith’s note: How is NASA going to achieve all of its forward-leaning diversity goals if the states where the bulk of its activities are conducted (Florida, Texas, Alabama) – and […]
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The Netherlands Signs The Artemis Accords
According to NASA PAO “During a ceremony at the Dutch Ambassadorâs Residence in Washington on Wednesday, the Netherlands became the 31st country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA Administrator Bill […]
Posted inApollo, Artemis, Exploration, News, Safety
Apollo Was About Risk Taking, Excitement, Exploration. Artemis Is About … What?
Keith’s note: On the left is a full page ad in Monday’s issue of the Washington Post by AXA – a French multinational insurance company headquartered in Paris. Note the […]
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My Suborbital Life Blog 6: Anticipation — S. Alan Stern
My rookie spaceflight is so close now that itâs hard to believe–its time is really here. We plan to fly on Thursday, launching aboard Virgin Galacticâs Unity spacecraft. As the […]