Keith’s note: there are some blatant truths in this piece “Are we pilots or are we passengers?“ by ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher. The same growing distrust in Europe with […]
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The Entire National Science Board Has Been Fired
Keith’s note: According to the Washington Post: “Members of the independent board that guides the National Science Foundation said they received a notice from the White House that their positions […]
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NASA’s Red Wedding – Preview Or Paranoia?
Keith’s note: there’s a looming predecisional effort within NASA with a high rumor quotient that’s attracted an unfortunate internal gossip label: “Red Wedding” (yes GOT fans) It involves wholesale management […]
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Astronauts for America On CNN And NBC
Keith’s note: Former NASA astronauts Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsay fromAstronauts for America were on CNN this evening talking about growing partisanship, protecting constitutional democracy, and the need for a […]
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Over 100 Former NASA Astronauts Launch âAstronauts For Americaâ to Uphold the Constitution
Washington, D.C. – Today, a group of 103 former NASA Astronauts launched Astronauts For America, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to upholding constitutional values; restoring public trust in American democracy; and supporting […]
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Isaacman Letter To NASA On FY 2027 Budget
Keith’s note: The following note was sent to NASA employees by Jared Isaacman today: his take home quote: “I encourage the workforce to leave the politics for the politicians and […]
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Well Done NASA
Keith’s note: Last night NASA and White House cheered the TLI burn to send Artemis II to the Moon. Less than 12 hrs later – on Good Friday (and Passover) […]
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NASA Advisory Committee Members Removed
Keith’s note: NASA HQ is further adjusting its NASA Advisory Committee by removing some current of its members. This note from NASA Administrator is being sent out to some NAC […]
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NASA Is Losing Its Climate Expertise
Keith’s note: Dr. Kate Marvel at NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies (gutted by NASA and DOGE) has left the agency. According to E&E News “Kate Marvel announced Tuesday that […]
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NASAWatch on Deutsche Welle: Let’s Go Back To The Moon
Keith’s note: Yesterday I taped a long form 16 minute interview with David Levitz at Deutsche Welle about NASA’s big Moon plan changes. Yes, I am excited – and after […]