Memo from AAS Solar Physics Division to AGU Heliophysics Section Regarding Webb Space Telescope Costs “One of our most important conduits to NASA leadership is through the NAC and the […]
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Webb Cost Overruns Concern AAS Members (Update)
Letter From American Astronomical Society Solar Physics Division Regarding NASA James Webb Space Telescope Costs “The AAS should continue to be a strong advocate of the JWST, while being mindful […]
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Attempts to Save Webb?
Recent Policy Activity on James Webb Space Telescope and Pu-238, AAS “Rep. Wolf and Rep. Fattah are highly likely to work out a deal to restore JWST funding before the […]
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Space Program Cutbacks – One View
American Astronautical Society Statement on Space Program Cutbacks “The number one long-term issue facing our country’s leaders is economic growth, including job creation, GDP growth and increasing the balance of […]
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Save Webb Campaign Begins (Update)
American Astronomical Society Statement on Proposed Cancellation of Webb Space Telescope “The American Astronomical Society calls upon all members of Congress to support JWST to its completion and to provide […]
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AAS Reaction to House Approps Action on JWST
American Astronomical Society Statement on the James Webb Space Telescope “The proposal released on July 6 by the House Appropriations Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies to terminate […]
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Video: Bolden's Speech to the AAS
“NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden gave the keynote address at the 215th American Astronomical Society (AAS) meeting held in Washington, DC. With some 3,500 in attendance and more than 2,200 scientific […]
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Running The Gauntlet at AAS
Obama set to launch vision for NASA, USA Today “President Obama will chart a course for NASA within weeks, based on the advice of a handful of key advisers in […]
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Watch Imagine '09 Live
Keith’s note: I just got this from the organizers of the AAS event Imagine ’09 behing held 2-3 December. Portions of the event will be webcast live here. Agenda and […]