Keith’s note: Update on the next Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) sponsored by USRA’s LPI.
Culture
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Missed Opportunity At NASA: First Woman, Person Of Color
Keith’s note: The politicos at White House and NASA were complaining about DEI (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion) in space exploration the other day. They seem to have missed the fact that […]
Posted inSpace & Planetary Science
That Other Alien Invasion Scare – In 1938
Keith’s note: By now you’ve heard all the goofy talk of a comet from outside our star system that might be an interstellar spaceship coming around the sun. I was […]
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The Wrong Stuff
Keith’s note: A year ago NASA and other government agencies were trying to broaden outreach to all Americans. NASA had a particular focus on reaching underserved communities. That has now […]
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NASA Will Survive
(Originally posted 30 Sep 2025) To The NASA Family: Selfish, shortsighted power brokers are toying with America’s technological leadership in a game of brinksmanship. People suffer as a result. It […]
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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 […]
Posted inAstrobiology, Astronomy, Culture, Earth Science, Exploration, News, Space & Planetary Science, Space Life Science
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 […]
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NASA Forecast For September 2025
Keith’s note: OK so I am ‘back’. Thanks for all the kind words, support etc. Let’s get down to business. The month of September is going to be the hardest […]
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Thanks JPLers
Keith’s note: Special thanks to some NASA JPL folks who called me on Friday – out of the blue – people I did not know – until now. While some […]
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NASA Is Worth Fighting For
Keith’s note: I posted this note elsewhere last night wherein I wear my heart on my spacesuit sleeve. Oh well. Things change quickly. The latest Executive Order banning unions at […]