Keith’s note: Jared Isaacman was on CNN’s State of the Union today talking about Artemis II, NASA’s FY 2027 budget proposals, and … life in the universe. [Audio] He was […]
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Isaacman Letter To NASA On FY 2027 Budget
Keith’s note: The following note was sent to NASA employees by Jared Isaacman today: his take home quote: “I encourage the workforce to leave the politics for the politicians and […]
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Well Done NASA
Keith’s note: Last night NASA and White House cheered the TLI burn to send Artemis II to the Moon. Less than 12 hrs later – on Good Friday (and Passover) […]
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NASA FY 2027 Budget Request: Moon Yes – Forget The Rest
Keith’ note: Today’s OMB FY 2027 budget request drop can be summarized (by me) as follows: ‘We’re on our way back to the Moon for the first time in half […]
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Solar Dynamics Observatory Budget Alert
Keith’s note: the following is circulating on space social media platforms: 🚨 HELIOPHYSICS ALERT 🚨 Steel yourselves, #heliophysics friends. I need to share some deeply concerning news about the Solar […]
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Petition: SAVE NASA’s GENELAB
Keith’s note: the other day NASA press Secretary Bethany Stevens @NASASpox said “We continue to embrace President Trump’s open science commitment as an agency. We have fostered open science since […]
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Some SMD Activities Paused Pending OMB Guidance
Keith’s note: the following memo “Guidance to Limit Commitments in Advance of SMD Apportionment” was sent out yesterday to NASA center CFOs. Full memo below.
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AAS Summary Of NASA FY 2026 Budget
Keith’s note: the American Astronomical Society (AAS) issued a release Congress Passes Fiscal Year 2026 Spending Bills for NSF, NASA, and DOE – here is the NASA portion: “Take action […]
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Maryland Senator’s Take On Space Budget
Keith’s note: this is an excerpted version of a statement by Sen. Van Hollen (D-MD) on the Senate Passage of Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies FY 2026 Appropriations Bill […]
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Diving Catch To Save U.S. Science
Keith’s note: According to a press release “U.S. Science Leadership Survives Existential Threat From Trump Budget as Cantwell Rallies Colleagues to Reject Gutting NASA, NSF, & NIST“ from Senator Maria […]