Keith’s note: On 11 February I posted a memo – verbatim – with only people’s names redacted – from the CFO at NASA HQ to the centers about some internal […]
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Some SMD Activities Paused Pending OMB Guidance
Keith’s note: the following memo “Guidance to Limit Commitments in Advance of SMD Apportionment” was sent out yesterday to NASA center CFOs. Full memo below.
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Community Message From NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Group Chairs (AGs)
Keith’s note: The following was sent out today by the chairs of NASA’s NASA Planetary Science Analysis/Assessment Groups: “The recent decision by NASAâs Planetary Science Division to cease financial support […]
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Small Bodies Assessment Group: 34th SBAG Meeting Draft Findings
Keith’s note: the following was issued by Terik Daily, chair of the SBAG (Small Bodies Assessment Group): “Dear Colleagues, The draft findings from this monthâs 34th Meeting of the Small […]
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The Future of Extraterrestrial Materials Analysis Group (ExMAG)
Keith’s note: last week NASA decided to halt support for MD Planetary Science Division Analysis and Assessment Groups. The following email was shared widely by the ExMAG executive committee: “Dear […]
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NASA’s Astrobiology Program Is Ignored By NASA Astrobiology Missions (Update)
Keith’s note: NASA JPL issued this release on Tuesday 27 January 2026: “NASAâs Juno Measures Thickness of Europaâs Ice Shell.” Juno is paving the way for a follow-on mission: Europa […]
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Empowering NASA’s Earth Science Fleet
Keith’s note: this short essay, âA Plea to NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, from Planet Earthâ, was posted on LinkedIn byJon Mikel Walton, Former Earth Public Engagement Lead, at NASA JPL: […]
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Letter to the Community: The Future of Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG)
Keith’s note: on 23 January 2026 the co-chairs of the Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) sent this out to a wide distribution: Dear members of the OPAG community: “We are […]
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The Future of LEAG – Lunar Exploration Analysis Group
Keith’s note; last week NASA decided to halt support for MD Planetary Science Division Analysis and Assessment Groups. The following email was shared widely by Benjamin Greenhagen, Ph.D Chair, Lunar […]
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Space Section of OSTP Science & Technology Highlights Report
Keith’s note: here is an excerpt on space from Trump Administration Science & Technology Highlights: Year One, Office of Science and Technology Policy, pages 49-55 – (excerpt below).