Keith’s note: according to a post by AIP “Republican-led States Angle for NASA Headquarters“ “Lawmakers in support of relocation across Texas, Florida, and Ohio all say that moving NASA’s headquarters […]
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Female Space Youtuber Engages Misogyny Mode
Keith’s note: I give up. When female space youtubers like Eliana Sheriff @esherifftv go out of their way to mock a mission with women going into space – comparing them […]
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Space Fans Can Be Cosmic Downers
Keith’s note: Yesterday 6 people on the Blue Origin NS-31 flight crossed the Kármán line and entered “space”. More people – some of prominence – now speak of the value […]
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We Cannot Explore The Universe While Misinformed
Keith’s note: This essay “The Only Thing Abandoned is the Truth – Preserving NASA’s Legacy Amidst a Vortex of Misinformation” was written by former NASA employee Amiko Kelly. As another […]
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Your Dream Must Survive
Keith’s note: You folks probably already know this but it bears repeating: more bad news is arriving. NASA managers have to implement orders from the White House and these orders […]
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Dear Readers
Keith’s note: I just had a strange exchange with another space-related media outlet. A rather nice, talented person. I am supposed to be retired. Indeed I was going to turn […]
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Opinion: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Are Important for the Workplace and Science
by Mark V. Sykes, Ph.D., J.D. – CEO and Director, Planetary Science Institute To the American Public and Government Officials: I would like to share a positive perspective of diversity, […]
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Space Scientists Stand Up And Speak Out
Keith’s note: a large group of space scientists have put together a group letter that has large number of signatories: “To NASA leadership and our elected representatives: We write as […]
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You Must Hide Your Pride At NASA
Keith’s note: Sources at NASA Headquarters report that pride symbols are no longer allowed. Employees cannot have pride flags, lapel pins, badge lanyard, TEAMS backgrounds, clothing, laptop stickers – or […]
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Janet Petro: Honoring Our Commitment to Safety on Day of Remembrance
Keith’s note: This was sent out to NASA employees. Note the way that Janet Petro signed this – with a standard “Embrace the Challenge.” closing. This was not on her […]