Keith’s Note: according to a press release/letter “Today, Science Democrats submitted a public comment to the docket of the Office of Management and Budgetâs (OMB) proposed revisions to the Guidance […]
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Astronauts For America âVote for Freedomâ Campaign
Keith’s note: according to AFA: “Astronauts For America (AFA) [astronautsforamerica.org] will host a launch event on Monday, July 20, 2026 in the California Science Center’s future Samuel Oschin Air and […]
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Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Update
Keith’s note: this was sent out to the OPAG Listserv this afternoon: Dear OPAG Community, Welcome to the new email listserv! We appreciate your patience during this transitional period as […]
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NASA OIG Response To Congress On GSFC Closures and Layoffs
Keith’s note: On 21 November Rep. Lofgren (D-CA), ranking minority member on the House Science Committee, sent a letter requesting that the NASA OIG look into cancellations and closures at […]
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MEPAG Memo On NASA Mars Exploration Program Budget
Keith’s note: the following memo was distributed by NASA Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group (MEPAG) leadership: “Members of the MEPAG community, There have been deeply concerning developments in the NASA […]
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House Committee Claims Possible NASA/China Interactions
Keith’s note: according to a press release from the Select Committee on China: âThe committeeâs report, Research Security for Americaâs Future in Space: NASAâs Enforcement of the Wolf Amendment, reviewed […]
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Senate Confirms Matthew Anderson as NASA Deputy Administrator
Keith’s Note: NASA press release: The United States Senate today voted to confirm Matthew Anderson, Col, USAF, Ret., as the Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). […]
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NASA PAO Ignores Half Of American Artemis II Pride
Keith’s note: America and Canada were inspired a proud of Artemis II. NASA said that -a lot. And its true. The crew visited Congress but NASA press secretary Bethany Stevens […]
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Congress Pushes Back on National Science Board Firings
Keith’s note: The recent firing of the entire National Science Board by the White House is not going down well in Congress. While the immediate impact is on NSF this […]
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Preparing For a Congressional Flip At NASA
Keith’s note: Prior to the arrival of NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman a substantial part of NASA management direction was done verbally and not documented. Often times it was in direct […]