Keith’s note: according to a press release “Planetary Science Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on House Passage of FY26 Full-Year Funding for Space, Science, and Exploration”: “the U.S. House of Representatives voted […]
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NASA Budget News Is Not As Bad As Was Feared
Keith’s note: here’s your expert summary from Marcia Smith at Space Policy Online: “The House and Senate Appropriations Committees released the text of their joint conference agreement on the FY2026 […]
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GESTA Update on GSFC Library Closure
Keith’s note: this is an except from the GESTA IFPTE Local 29 blog Building Closure Updates 27 Dec 2025 – it is important to note that this library also includes […]
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The Great Goddard Library Debate
Keith’s note: [Preface: I was going to post something about the GSFC Library closure next week. I just came across this on Twitter – posted earlier today. NASA PAO no […]
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“Project Athena” by Jared Isaacman
Keith’s note: A few weeks ago the existence of a “Project Athena” document prepared by NASA Administrator nominee Jared Isaacman and a few close advisors emerged. It had been written […]
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Closing The GSFC Library
Keith’s note: According to @NASAEarthWatch âŞ@nasaearthwatch.bsky.socialâĴ “Goddard Space Center library is due to disappear. It is not about when, but how and where the books will go. Another casualty in […]
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House Members Push For Strong NASA Science Budget
Keith’s note: A press release from Representatives Chu, Bacon et al urges “Strong Final FY26 Appropriations for Space Science and Exploration.” Full text and letter below.
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Letter Regarding Goddard Issues
Keith’s note: the following letter was sent by the Maryland Congressional delegation to Acting NASA Administrator Duffy on 13 November 2025 with regard to a variety of issues raised about […]
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It’s Shutdown Time
Keith’s note: This was sent out to NASA employees by Stephen Shinn Acting NASA Chief Financial Officer: “A funding lapse will result in certain government activities ceasing due to a […]
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Diving Catch on NASA Science?
Keith’s note: The following internal chart from NASA Goddard details some good news about diving catch efforts WRT budgets and cancellations to keep some things alive. Whether this actually comes […]