Once upon a time humans took short trips to the Moon. Then we stopped. Now we are going back – to stay. The prospect of an actual Moon base wherein […]
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Oops. I Won An Award.
Keith’s note: According to this press release from the National Space Society, I will be receiving the NSSâs ‘Space Pioneer Award for excellence in mass media’. I am not exactly […]
Posted inArtemis, Exploration, Moon, News
Big NASA Moonbase Reveal
Keith’s note: According to this press release NASA did a big Moon base reveal today. Lunar landers, rovers, and drone selections were announced. Two Moon-related BAAs will be released as […]
Posted inPersonnel News
When NASA Called, Achintya Bairat Answered
Keith’s note: I asked Achintya Bairat (social accounts) from NASA JSC if I could post this rather inspiring story he just posted on LinkedIn. Wow. What an experience. Space is […]
Posted inArtemis, China, ISS News, News
NASAWatch on CGTN: Shenzhou 23 and Artemis Accords
Keith’s note: I was just on CGTN to talk about the launch of Shenzhou 23 and China’s longer term space ambitions. And I managed to get a plug in regarding […]
Posted inInternet Policies, IT/Web, News, Policy, TrumpSpace
New App Coming Soon To NASA Phones
Keith’s note: according to “White House is ordering agencies to place its new app on all employeesâ government phones” on Government Executive: “The White House recently unveiled a new app […]
Posted inChina, News
NASA Clamp Down On China Co-Authorship?
Keith’s note: according to U.S. researchers face new restrictions on publishing with foreign collaborators from Science Magazine: “Grants managers at two of the U.S. governmentâs largest funders of scientific research […]
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Starship V 3.0 First Flight
Keith’s note: The V 3.0 edition of the SpaceX Starship made its maiden flight tonight. The first stage with its sexy new Raptor 3 engines and total vehicle redesign did […]
Posted inAdministrator Updates, News, TrumpSpace
NASA Reboot Memo From Jared Isaacman (long)
Keith’s note: Here it is: Jared Isaacman’s Magnum Opus 2.0 on how to reorganize and reboot NASA. Typos are mine not Jared’s. Oh yes – the picture, well … early […]
Posted inAdministrator Updates, Commercialization, News, TrumpSpace
NASA Will Compete JPL’s Management Contract
Keith’s note: NASA just issued this press release: “NASA announced plans Friday to compete the next contract for managing and operating the agencyâs federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) […]