Keith’s note: lots of imaging and other observations of Comet 3I/ATLAS by various NASA spacecraft. Sorry, Avi Loeb: No aliens. 👽 More info here.
Astronomy
Posted inAdministrator Updates, Astrobiology, Astronomy, News, Space & Planetary Science, TrumpSpace
Some Notes On Jared Isaacman And NASA Science
Keith’s note: A recent Politico article cited some internal ideas Jared Isaacman offered to Interim Administrator Sean Duffy. The article said “Isaacman’s manifesto would radically change NASA’s approach to science. […]
Posted inActivism, Astronomy, Congress, Earth Science, Exploration, News, Space & Planetary Science, TrumpSpace
Space Science Goes To Congress
Keith’s note: There’s a big space space science thing on Capitol Hill today. No media were allowed – at least not until I got a message rather late last night […]
Posted inSpace & Planetary Science
Looking For Pandora?
Keith’s note: While current NASA space science is fighting for its existence, some people are not deterred and dream big. Have a look at: “Seeking The Worlds Of Avatar: Prospects […]
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NASA Must Regain Its Mojo
Keith’s note: NASA’s budget is going to be slashed one way or another. Despite all the talk about making NASA more focused – or efficient – or “greater”, NASA science […]
Posted inAstronomy, Budget, News
Spain Wants The Thirty Meter Telescope
Keith’s note: According to this press release from Spain: Spain is willing to offer up to €400 million to attract the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) to the Canary Islands island […]
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Who Speaks For Science?
Keith’s note: this web reel was just posted by CNN from the end of my interview this morning. OK, I have just about run out of ways / platforms to […]
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An Interstellar Comet Is Moving Through Our Star System
Keith’s note: according to NASA: “On July 1, the NASA-funded ATLAS (Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System) survey telescope in Rio Hurtado, Chile, first reported observations of a comet that originated […]
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NASA Is Ending Interstellar Exploration – Just As It Began
Keith’s note: Those of you in the space community know that NASA Science is facing an immense budget cut. Dozens of missions have been cancelled and many missions that are […]
Posted inAstronomy, News, Safety, Space & Planetary Science, Technology
NASA Planetary Defense Ignores Rubin Observatory’s Asteroid Hunting Abilities
Keith’s note: NASA has a Planetary Defense Program. They want to find asteroids that might pose a risk before they pose a threat. The other day the Vera Rubin Observatory […]