Keith’s 24 January note: I am hearing that the impact on NASA of the Continuing Resolution ~$500 million shortfall is likely going to have some significant impacts on employees at […]
2024
Posted inSpace & Planetary Science
Domains Of Life Sciences In Spacefaring: What, Where, And How To Get Involved
“The integration of biology and spacefaring has led to the development of three interrelated fields: Astrobiology, Bioastronautics, and Space Bioprocess Engineering. Astrobiology is concerned with the study of the origin, […]
Posted inAeronautics, Aircraft, Exploration, News, Space & Planetary Science
An Amazing Interview About The Little Mars Helicopter That Could
Keith’s note: You’ll never hear about this from NASA – but WBUR’s “OnPoint” program just covered the amazing saga of the Mars Ingenuity helicopter [Listen here]. I’ve listened to lots […]
Posted inEarth Science, News
NASAWatch on Alhurra: NASA’s PACE Mission
Keith’s note: I was just on Alhurra TV talking about the upcoming launch of the PACE mission and how it can contribute to our understanding of Earth’s climate. I lost […]
Posted inPersonnel News
Joseph Pelfrey Is The New MSFC Director
According to NASA PAO: “NASA Administrator Bill Nelson on Monday named Joseph Pelfrey director of the agencyâs Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, effective immediately. Pelfrey has served as […]
Posted inExploration, Military Space, News
Space Force ‘Gets’ The Whole Space Exploration Outreach Thing. NASA …
Keith’s note: If only NASA could utilize the same recruitment tools as effectively as Space Force i.e. “Some people look to the stars and ask “what if?”. Our job is […]
Posted inPersonnel News
Ike Gillam
According to Legacy.com: “After serving in the Air Force, Ike began working for NASA. There, he held a series of jobs starting with managing the Delta Program, which launched communication […]
Posted inArtemis, Astrobiology, Exploration, News
Pam Melroy: Finding Life Elsewhere In The Universe? “Inevitable”
Keith’s note: On Saturday 27 January 2024, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy appeared on CNN with Christiane Amanpour. A variety of topics such as warfare in space, safety, going to […]
Posted inAstronauts, Columbia, Exploration, News
Remembrance
Keith’s note: From NASA: “From left to right, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Deputy Chief of Mission for the Embassy of Israel Eliav Benjamin, place […]
Posted inArtemis, Budget, Commercialization, Congress, News
ASAP Warns NASA: A Full Plate Without Realistic Expectations And Schedules = Future Problems
Keith’s note: According to this press release NASAâs Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Releases 2023 Annual Report. According to the ASAP Report: “The current budget environment has significant implications for mission […]