NASA has opened applications for its next astronaut class, giving U.S. citizens until 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, Dec. 3, to apply. The agency expects to make its final selection in late 2027.
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NASA FY26 Performance Expectations and Standards
Keith’s note: this went out to NASA today from Matt Anderson: NASA Civil Servants, As we begin the FY26 annual performance closeout period, I want to share important updates based […]
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NASA Force SI Recruitment
Keith’s note: Once again the hacker bros at US Tech Force have put out another creepy graphic with their TV head guy in military fatigues. I hope NASA takes a […]
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“Lengthy Note” From Jared Isaacman To NASA
From: Administrator IsaacmanDate: Sunday, September 20, 2026To: Agency-DL-All-Users Subject: Lengthy note NASA Team, It has been a pleasure getting around to so many of our Centers and visiting with all […]
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2026 Administratorâs Agency Honor Awards
Internal NASA Memo: NASA Team Members, The mission never stops â but sometimes, we pause to celebrate the exceptional people who make it possible. NASA Headquarters will host the 2026 […]
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UPDATE: Goddard Is Having Downsizing Problems
Keith’s Update: NASA Goddard response below. Keith’s note: According to “NASA rushed engineers out of their labs. They say it risks future space missions“ from NPR: “One engineer said they […]
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ETD Management Challenges Ahead At Goddard
Keith’s note: These two charts were part of a recent internal briefing at NASA Goddard Engineering and Technology Directorate (ETD). It would seem that the center still has a tough […]
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NASA 2026 Senior Class Yearbook Photo
Keith’s note: Jared Isaacman posted a class picture of NASA leadership in front of his ride at a management retreat. They are all smiling. That’s a good sign in 2026 […]
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NASA Moonbase RFI Seeks Your Input
Keith’s note: NASA just issued “What can we learn about human health and performance from astronauts living and working on a Moon Base?“: NASAâs Human Research Program (HRP) is requesting […]
![Responses to questions regarding the impact on ECRs being impacted by government funding delays, and responses broken down by career level. Every group indicated > 50% of being impacted (PhD student 64%, Postdoc 76%, Junior Faculty 71%, Junior scientist 100%, and Other 62%) -- [astro-ph.IM]](https://i0.wp.com/nasawatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/The-Early.png?resize=1200%2C506&ssl=1)
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Budget Cut Impact On The Early Career Astrobiology Workforce
Keith’s note: according to a recent survey of the Early Career Astrobiology Workforce [ECR], “Results indicated that a majority of surveyed ECRs are concerned about their future careers (90 percent). […]